about the role

Are you a junior lawyer or law graduate who wants to help develop and implement EJA’s program to support First Nations communities in Victoria to care for Country?

In this program you will work closely with First Nations individuals, organisations and communities to understand their legal needs and develop strategies to overcome the legal barriers that stop First Nations peoples from exercising their caring for Country rights and obligations. The issues you will work on may include water management and cultural flows, cultural burning, forest protection and management and marine protection.

You will work with our First Nations Community Engagement Officer and head of our Justice team to deliver the project.

The position is full time, but 4 days a week will be considered. Salary range for full-time work is $71,500 to $94,600 depending on experience, plus superannuation and leave loading.

The office is located in Naarm (Melbourne) but we are happy to discuss other Victorian locations.

Want to know more? The full position description including selection criteria is below.

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.