Senior Lawyer (Counselling Notes Protect)

Legal Aid Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36.25 hour full-time week

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging up to $30,000 FBT-exm

Novated leasing

Annual rewards and recognition

Cultural safety

Free confidential counselling

Job summary

Legal Aid Queensland in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Lawyer to lead the Counselling Notes Protect service and to advocate for complainants of sexual assault in Queensland State Courts. The role involves reviewing records, providing legal advice, and coordinating with counselling services and police during investigations.

The position also focuses on developing referral networks, contributing to planning, delivering professional development, and offering duty lawyer services across family law

Responsibilities

• Assist complainants of sexual assault by providing legal advice, reviewing records and advocating in Queensland State Court proceedings where applications are filed to access protected counselling communications.
• Provide legal information and task assistance to counselling services and Queensland Police Service during the investigation stage of sexual assault complaints.
• Help coordinate the Counselling Notes Protect Service, contribute to operational and team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.
• Develop and maintain referral pathways and networks with the Women's Legal Service, other relevant external stakeholders in government, the community and the justice system.
• Develop and provide continuing professional development and community legal education regarding sexual assault counselling privilege legislation and related matters.
• Provide duty lawyer services, legal information, advice and referrals across family law services.

Job description

Senior Lawyer (Counselling Notes Protect)

Our vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.

About us

Our vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.

About the role

This is an outstanding opportunity for a legal professional to take on a position at Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ) and deliver high-quality legal services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders. The work undertaken by this role is challenging, complex and rewarding.

As a Senior Lawyer you will advocate for and represent complainants of sexual assault in Queensland State Courts where applications are filed seeking protected counselling communications.

In this role you will:

• Assist complainants of sexual assault, by providing legal advice, reviewing records and advocacy in Queensland State Court proceedings where applications are filed to access protected counselling communications.
• Provide legal information and task assistance to counselling services and Queensland Police Service during the investigation stage of sexual assault complaints.
• Help co-ordinate the Counselling Notes Protect Service, contribute to operational and team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.
• Develop and maintain referral pathways and networks with the Women's Legal Service, other relevant external stakeholders in government, the community and the justice system.
• Develop and provide continuing professional development and community legal education regarding sexual assault counselling privilege legislation and related matters.
• Provide duty lawyer services, legal information, advice and referrals across family law services.

Working for Legal Aid Queensland

We're committed to looking after you – professionally, financially and socially. Our wide range of benefits allow you to work flexibly and maintain your wellbeing while supporting you to make a positive impact on the lives of Queensland's most disadvantaged people.

We offer:

• 36.25 hour full-time working week
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous salary packaging - up to $30,000 FBT exempt which includes your taxable income tax and increases your take home pay
• Novated leasing options
• Annual rewards and recognition
• Commitment to cultural safety
• Free confidential counselling sessions for you and your immediate family

See the attached LAQ Employee Benefits to see more benefits.

Closes 11:59pm, Sunday 15 November 2026