Youth Court Litigation Guardian & Advocate

Uniting Communities; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 pre-tax

Meals and Entertainment card $2,650

12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave

Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres

Community Engagement Leave

Job summary

Uniting Communities is seeking a dedicated Litigation Guardian to support families navigating child protection processes in Youth Court. You will provide advocacy, case management and coordinated services to empower clients and ensure their voices are heard.

The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification, experience with vulnerable clients and strong communication across diverse stakeholders. It offers collaboration with legal teams, social workers and community services.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Behavioral Sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience advocating for people with disability or vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and policies.
• Understanding of Youth Court role in child protection matters.
• Experience working with lawyers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist litigation guardian services to parents involved in child protection proceedings before the Youth Court.
• Engage with clients, families and stakeholders to understand and communicate clients’ wishes and needs.
• Work with legal representatives and respond to Youth Court requests in line with Litigation Guardian functions.
• Provide individualised case management, assessment, support planning, referrals and service coordination.
• Coordinate referrals to litigation guardians in other centres.
• Deliver education and training to practitioners and develop resources.
• Advocate and support clients and families experiencing vulnerability and complex needs.
• Collaborate with lawyers, social workers, health professionals and other services.
• Contribute to policy development, law reform, program improvement and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Engagement with diverse stakeholders

Organisational skills

Advocacy

Client-centred approach

Microsoft Office

Literacy and report writing

Collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or Behavioral Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Uniting Communities is seeking a dedicated Litigation Guardian to support families navigating child protection processes in Youth Court. You will provide advocacy, case management and coordinated services to empower clients and ensure their voices are heard.

The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification, experience with vulnerable clients and strong communication across diverse stakeholders. It offers collaboration with legal teams, social workers and community services.