• Term: Full Time (0.8 - 1.0EFT) - Ongoing

The organisation

ARC Justice is an independent, not-for-profit, human rights organisation that incorporates the Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre, the Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre, and Housing Justice.

Our programs deliver accessible legal services, tenancy advice and support to those in our community in the greatest need. We deliver community education and advocate for systemic change that enhances the rights of rural and regional Victorians. We recognise that housing and legal issues do not occur in isolation and we work with local partners to ensure a whole-of-person approach to our work.

The role

The senior lawyer position is a varied role which will provide specialist, wrap around legal assistance to clients, particularly in our key practice areas of family violence, child protection and family law. As this is a senior position, the incumbent will lead and champion the family violence practice area and this will include leading the implementation, advancement and reporting responsibilities associated. 

In addition to legal service delivery, the senior lawyer will provide supervision, mentoring and strategic case direction to other lawyers within the CLC. The role also involves working collaboratively with other community partners and agencies, proactive networking and community engagement, and the opportunity to identify systemic issues and think strategically. 

Given the current remote operating environment due the pandemic, we are looking for a self-starter, who can work within a remote operating environment with minimal supervision, whilst maintaining best practice in legal service delivery. 

This position will be positioned with the Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre located in Bendigo. 

The offer  

• An attractive salary, training, and professional development opportunities
• A family, friendly workplace which actively promotes a healthy work life balance and offers flexibility
• 3 days ex gratia between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Salary packaging and accommodation and meal/entertainment packaging is also available
• Remuneration for this position will be in the range of $87,500 - $91,500 per annum/pro-rata, dependent upon skills and experience 

The Position Description can be downloaded from http://arcjustice.org.au/about-us/employment/.

Enquiries can be directed to Lindy Harland on 03 5445 0909 or via [email protected].

Equal opportunity principals will be applied and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.