Join Our Growing Team at Holstep Health!

• Location: West Heidelberg based (with travel to outreach sites)
• Fulltime / 0.8 FTE
• 2-year fixed term, extension subject to funding

YOUR NEW ROLE:

Reporting to the Managing Lawyer-SSRV and working under the leadership of the Principal Lawyer and Manager-Community Legal Services and Director-Healthy Communities, the Community Lawyer-SSRV is responsible for delivering high-quality legal information, advice, casework and representation services to vulnerable and disadvantaged community members experiencing social security-related legal needs. The Community Lawyer-SSRV will contribute to the development and delivery of community legal education activities and resources. The role will involve regular outreach activities and contribute to the delivery of new service initiatives.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Develop and maintain knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, practices and resources relevant to the role.
• Provide high-quality legal information, advice, casework and representation services.
• Provide information, advice, secondary consultation and casework support, as appropriate, to community lawyers and workers who are assisting their clients with social security matters.
• Maintain accurate and current client records and an appropriate case management system, including undertaking regular file reviews.
• Maintain client and service data, monitoring and reporting records as required.
• Contribute to monitoring and reporting of project or service deliverables, as required.
• Participate in regular supervision, casework and staff meetings.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of community legal education activities and resources.
• Identify trends and issues arising from casework and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement and participate in relevant networks and forums.
• Participate in regular outreach activities and maintain relationships with project partners.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Admitted to practice as an Australian Lawyer.
• A minimum of one year post admission experience in relevant jurisdictions.
• Holder of current Victorian practising certificate.
• Understanding of and/or capacity to develop expertise in relevant areas of law and practice, with a focus on social security and administrative law.
• Capacity to assist in the planning and evaluation of projects and service activities.
• Demonstrated experience in client file management work, and capacity to follow file and risk management procedures.
• Flexible and proactive, with strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing demands, prioritise tasks and solve problems.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated competency in the use of IT systems, including the use of client databases to effectively achieve the requirements of the role.
• A strong commitment to social justice and an understanding of integrated models of assistance to meet the needs of disadvantaged communities.
• Current full or probationary driver's license

HOW TO APPLY:

Please review the attached Position Description below.

To submit your application, click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Holstep Health, we embrace diversity, inclusion, and flexibility, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you'll be supported in your growth and professional development.

We also offer:

• Generous salary packaging
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities for additional leave

To learn more, visit our Work for Us page.

Please submit the following:

• A cover letter
• Your resume (including two recent referees)
• A response to the key selection criteria (outlined in the position description)

At Holstep Health, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. No matter your background, religion, sexual orientation, age, or gender, we encourage all individuals to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

Holstep Health supports healthcare workforce vaccination to manage infectious disease in the workplace to protect our clients and community.

Holstep Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for everyone and meets the current Child Safe standards.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia. We warmly encourage people from diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply.