Outcome evaluation
- Invites and involves clients in providing feedback on services and in service planning.
- Identifies specific or desired performance outcomes.
• Sets outcomes and further develops work methods to ensure outcomes are achieved.
SELECTION CRITERIA TO BE ADDRESSED IN AN APPLICATION
Essential
1. Admitted in the Federal Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Tasmania, or eligible to hold a
Tasmanian Practicing Certificate with demonstrated experience in family law and an understanding of family
and domestic violence through a gendered violence lens.
2. Knowledge of laws relevant to women, including but not limited to family law, family violence and child safety
matters, and the ability to advocate, negotiate and liaise effectively on a client’s behalf in a non-judgmental
manner, assessing their safety, identifying risks and developing effective strategies which address their needs
in a trauma informed way.
3. Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse
groups, including working collaboratively within a team environment, supporting colleagues and contributing to
a positive workplace culture.
4. High level written communication skills, including the ability to maintain accurate and complete client files in
accordance with Women’s Legal Service Tasmania procedures, and the ability to draft complex reports,
collating statistics to demonstrate program effectiveness and case studies highlighting client outcomes.
5. Well-developed organisational and time management skills and ability to set priorities and monitor workflow.
6. Ability to work within and positively advance the mission and values of Women’s Legal Service Tasmania,
including a commitment to the social justice, equity, and empowerment of women, with an ability to drive
innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.
7. Hold a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Employment registration, and current
and clear National Police Check (no more than twelve months old) or ability to obtain.
Desirable
1. Some knowledge of integrated and trauma-informed practice, as well as a familiarity and understanding of the
role and challenges faced by the community services sector.
2. Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining community networks.
3. High level computer and system skills, including Microsoft Office suite, word processing, spreadsheets,
databases, email and calendars, and competence in Apple computers preferred. Experience in using legal
information programs such as Actionstep will be an advantage for this role.
4. Current First Aid Certificate.
5. Full driver’s license.
6. Prepared to travel intrastate as required.
