Migration Court Access Liaison Specialist

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia seeks Cultural and Liaison Officers (CLOs) to support culturally and linguistically diverse litigants in migration and related practice areas. You will identify and connect users with legal and social supports, including pro bono services, emergency relief, interpreters and health services.

Role involves liaising with local and national service providers, providing frontline procedural support, and helping to triage matters for priority groups.

Qualifications

• Completed or enrolled in relevant tertiary education in the areas of law, international relations, data management, social work, psychology, or relevant demonstrated experience.
• Ability to communicate with culturally and linguistically diverse litigants in a culturally responsive manner.
• Experience supporting vulnerable communities, including migrants and refugees.

Responsibilities

• Provide procedural support to culturally and linguistically diverse litigants and connect them to legal and social supports.
• Engage with community organisations to strengthen referral pathways and support interpreters.
• Assist with research, education and training development on needs of diverse litigants.
• Assess and support access to interpreter services to ensure effective participation in court processes.
• Coordinate with interpreter agencies and service providers to deliver language services.

Skills

Cultural capability

Stakeholder engagement

Interpreters collaboration

Data management

Trauma-informed communication

Education

Tertiary education in law / international relations / social work / psychology

Job description

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia seeks Cultural and Liaison Officers (CLOs) to support culturally and linguistically diverse litigants in migration and related practice areas. You will identify and connect users with legal and social supports, including pro bono services, emergency relief, interpreters and health services.

Role involves liaising with local and national service providers, providing frontline procedural support, and helping to triage matters for priority groups.