• Leadership role within Community Legal Sector in a dynamic multidisciplinary organisation
• Full time, ongoing role with hybrid work arrangements

Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (operating as commUnity+) is a multidisciplinary organisation located in Melbourne’s western suburbs, delivering a range of prevention and early intervention programs focused on informing and engaging with our community. This is achieved via high quality Adult Education, Legal Services (Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre), our Neighbourhood House program and Children’s Contact Service, as well as a range of community and individual development activities.

About the Position

Reporting to the General Manager Family & Community Services, the Manager Legal Services will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre (BMCLC); developing leadership capability of its staff; identify and manage risk; reporting and evaluation and law reform support. This role includes direct supervision, support and mentoring of the Family Law Lead lawyer and the Generalist Lead lawyer, Administration Officers, and occasionally Community Lawyers (as required).

This is a leadership role suited for a legal practitioner with a Principal’s practising certificate and a passion for supporting and mentoring a team of dedicated and hard-working community lawyers. This role is responsible for delivering quality legal services that increase access to justice for the disadvantaged communities in the Brimbank and Melton LGAs with a focus on strengthening collaborative activities amongst impactful community-based services across western region.

Key Selection Criteria

• Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor and a current Victorian Legal Practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain the same) preferably with a minimum of 3 years post admission experience
• Previous legal management experience of a generalist legal practice (including infringements; civil procedure, debts and consumer credit, tenancy, motor vehicle accidents/insurance; criminal law; family law; family violence; VOCAT)
• Experience with project establishment, implementation, management, and evaluation.
• Ability to develop innovative strategies to meet the legal needs of diverse communities
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising and developing a team of legal and non-legal staff and volunteers, with a high level of focus on managing the talent pipeline.
• Highly developed project management skills, including monitoring and evaluation of projects and programs.
• High level written and verbal communication including an ability to influence a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and an understanding of the barriers faced by a range of clients within the Brimbank Melton region

A current Driver’s License and the ability to attend after-hour events where required is essential for this role.

Additionally, experience working with communities in the Brimbank Melton region, knowledge of a second language and the ability to occasionally work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the position, would be desirable.

commUnity+ is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm. Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and Police check or the ability to obtain the same.

We are a friendly and supportive team committed to delivering a high standard of service in a flexible working environment.

Applications must include a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria, and a current resume.

A copy of the Position Description is attached and can be found on our website under the ‘Working With Us’ tab and then by clicking on the 'Employment' section at www.comm-unityplus.org.au

For further information or a confidential discussion, please call Cameron Bloye on (03) 8592 9077.

community+ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

In line with Directions from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, commUnity+ require all to be double vaccinated unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the COVID-19 Mandatory vaccination (Workers) Directions. All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.