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The Organisation
The Legal Services Commission is passionate about ensuring justice is available and accessible for all South Australians. As the largest legal assistance service in SA, we ensure that South Australians have access to a trusted lawyer when they need help to be heard, provide them with easy ways to learn about their rights and responsibilities, and answer their legal questions.
Each year over 140,000 South Australians benefit from the services we deliver.
The Role
The AHP2 Family Social Worker will provide social support services to work with victims and alleged perpetrators of family violence involved in family law matters and assist them to safely navigate the family law court processes. This role will undertake case work of a complex nature, in the capacity of an in-house family social work practitioner in the Family Law Division, which may include attending Federal Circuit Court, Adelaide Magistrates Court and other regional locations, as required.
Salary Range
$99,935 – $115,598 per annum pro rata including salary, superannuation and leave loading.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Legal Services is able to offer its employees attractive salary sacrifice arrangements, including up to $15,900 pre-tax each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses.
Position Status
Temporary contract at the AHP2 classification level up until 26 June 2026.
What You Need For Success
Experience in the provision of social work services to children and families.
Demonstrated experience working with clients who are at high risk of exposure to abuse including from family and domestic violence, neglect, sexual abuse and physical harm.
Experience in early assessment for clients.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Workplace Benefits
We provide a range of financial and non-financial benefits to our employees that include:
· The opportunity to work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues in a supportive workplace that is concerned about employee well-being.
· Generous salary sacrifice benefits (as outlined above)
· Flexible working arrangements
· Payment of relevant professional memberships
· Support for employees and their families through our inclusive Employee Assistance Program
· Supported training and development opportunities in areas including working with vulnerable clients, cultural sensitivity and trauma informed practice
· Contemporary workplace accommodation
· Career development opportunities within the team and the organisation
· Payment of employment screening checks
Next Steps
Click here to apply by submitting your resume and your cover letter, preferably in PDF format. All applications are to be submitted by 5.00pm 4 September 2025.
Please refer to the Position Description for further details.
Should you require any further information please direct your query to Catherine Coleiro on 08 8111 5321
Feel free to contact [email protected] / 1800 630 124.
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