Overview:
Throughout 2022 & 2023 ATSILS (QLD) had to make the difficult decision to temporarily suspend a range of services in several regions. The regions affected included Cairns, Townsville, Mt Isa, Maroochydore, Rockhampton, Brisbane, Beenleigh, Strathpine, Rockhampton and Ipswich (Richlands).
Due to additional funding provided by the Queensland Government, ATSILS (QLD) has been able to successfully recruit a number of new staff to mitigate most of the service suspensions in these regions. Below is a short update relevant to each location.
Cairns
Update September 2023: Cairns remains our greatest challenge due to a combination of factors. At this stage, the current temporary service suspensions are likely to continue at least until the end of October.
Rockhampton
Update September 2023: Rockhampton remains a significant challenge due to a scarcity of prospective recruits in or into the region. At this stage, the current temporary service suspensions will continue until at least the end of October – possibly longer.
Townsville
Update September 2023: Due to successful recruitment initiatives in this region, all service suspensions are expected to be lifted as of the end of September.
Brisbane Office
Update September 2023: Due to successful recruitment initiatives in this region, all service suspensions are expected to be lifted as of the end of September.
Maroochydore
Update September 2023: An additional legal practitioner allocated to Maroochydore out of the funding commences at the end of October – so it is likely that the temporary suspensions out of this office will need to remain in place at least until then.
Mount Isa
Update September 2023: All service suspensions were lifted at the end of August.
Ipswich
Update September 2013: Due to recent successful recruitments – the temporary service suspension (Richlands Courthouse) will end as of the 9th of October.
Beenleigh and Strathpine
Prior Suspensions – since lifted (Update September 2023: no changes – no suspensions in place).
In conclusion
ATSILS (QLD) received excellent funding outcome news in mid-June. This has seen a significant increase in staff morale and our retention and recruitment. We cannot thank the Attorney, the associated departmental staff, and all others concerned, enough.
Great to meet with ‘Elders for Change’ in Townsville.
It was great to connect and share knowledge and we look forward to further engagement in the future.
Torres Strait Islander Traditional Child Rearing Practice Events – December 2023
Upcoming Events – North QLD
Bowen 6th December 2023 (9am – 3pm)
Mackay 7th December 2023 (9am – 3pm)
Join Cultural Support Officers from the Office of the Commissioner – Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa, for upcoming events on Torres Strait Islander traditional child-rearing practice.
Delivering Community Legal Education to Hymba Yumba Students
Pree Sharma and Michelle Rabbidge delivered the community legal education session to the deadly young group. The session focussed on teaching the jarjums about their basic rights when interacting with police, what to do if they are stopped by the police, when to seek legal advice and what to do if they are a victim of a crime.
Approximately 30 students attended and were very engaged, asking great questions along the way. ATSILS regularly delivers legal education sessions to the community as part of our Prevention, Intervention and Community Legal Education Program.
Job Vacancies – Legal Practitioners – Family/Civil Law
ATSILS seeks skilled Legal Practitioners in Family Law to join our statewide team. You will join a flexible and supportive work environment with dedicated team members that allow for diverse casework. Currently, we have positions in Cairns, Hervey Bay and Ipswich.
Applications close mid-November 2023
Please visit our vacancies page to find out more or to make an application.
Job Vacancies – Court Support/Field Officers
ATSILS seeks suitably qualified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to fill several Court Support/Field Officer vacancies across Queensland. Currently, we have positions available in Murgon, Mt Isa, Maroochydore and Palm Island.
These identified roles are focused on supporting clients to navigate the justice system. Our dedicated workplaces support many rural and remote communities surrounding our regional office locations, servicing both adult and youth jurisdictions and regular circuit travel may be required to surrounding communities. Being a steady role model to community members is an ideal quality, as is an understanding of our clients’ rights in seeking justice.
Please visit our vacancies page to find out more or to make an application.
Job Vacancies – Legal Practitioners – Family/Civil Law
ATSILS seeks skilled Legal Practitioners in Family Law to join our statewide team. You will join a flexible and supportive work environment with dedicated team members that allows for diverse casework. Currently, we have positions in Cairns, Hervey Bay and Ipswich.
Applications close mid-November 2023
Please visit our vacancies page to find out more or to make an application.
Job Vacancy – Human Resources Manager
You will be uniquely positioned to provide services to a thriving social justice workforce across Queensland. At least five years’ experience in Management and/or consulting is required.
Interviews will commence in November, commencement December or early January after our Christmas break by 10th January 2024.
Please visit our vacancies page to find out more or to make an application.
Phone Outages – Townsville: Monday – 23/10
Our Townsville Office will be undergoing system upgrades on Monday 23rd October from 12pm until COB and during this time we’ll be experiencing telecommunications outages.
We apologise for any inconvenience and ask clients to call back Tuesday morning.
For urgent matters during this time please call:
3025 3888
ATSILS Temporary Service Suspensions Update – September 2023
Throughout 2022 & 2023 ATSILS (QLD) had to make the difficult decision to temporarily suspend a range of services in several regions. The regions affected included Cairns, Townsville, Mt Isa, Maroochydore, Rockhampton, Brisbane, Beenleigh, Strathpine, Rockhampton and Ipswich (Richlands).
Due to additional funding provided by the Queensland Government, ATSILS (QLD) has been able to successfully recruit a number of new staff to mitigate most of the service suspensions in these regions. Below is a short update relevant to each location.
Cairns
Update September 2023: Cairns remains our greatest challenge due to a combination of factors. At this stage, the current temporary service suspensions are likely to continue at least until the end of October.
Rockhampton
Update September 2023: Rockhampton remains a significant challenge due to a scarcity of prospective recruits in or into the region. At this stage, the current temporary service suspensions will continue until at least the end of October – possibly longer.
Townsville
Update September 2023: Due to successful recruitment initiatives in this region, all service suspensions are expected to be lifted as of the end of September.
Brisbane Office
Update September 2023: Due to successful recruitment initiatives in this region, all service suspensions are expected to be lifted as of the end of September.
Maroochydore
Update September 2023: An additional legal practitioner allocated to Maroochydore out of the funding commences at the end of October – so it is likely that the temporary suspensions out of this office will need to remain in place at least until then.
Mount Isa
Update September 2023: All service suspensions were lifted at the end of August.
Ipswich
Update September 2013: Due to recent successful recruitments – the temporary service suspension (Richlands Courthouse) will end as of the 9th of October.
Beenleigh and Strathpine
Prior Suspensions – since lifted (Update September 2023: no changes – no suspensions in place).
In conclusion
ATSILS (QLD) received excellent funding outcome news in mid-June. This has seen a significant increase in staff morale and our retention and recruitment. We cannot thank the Attorney, the associated departmental staff, and all others concerned, enough.
Current Carrer Opportunities – Legal Practitioners, Court Support & Throughcare