Join a passionate, purpose-driven legal team delivering life-changing legal assistance to victim-survivors of family violence and newly arrived communities.

Northern Community Legal Centre is seeking an experienced and values-driven Senior Lawyer, Migration to lead high-quality migration and citizenship legal services as part of our innovative Safe Landing Project and Citizenship Key Project.

This opportunity has arisen following the previous incumbent being appointed as a member of the Administrative Review Tribunal, reflecting the quality, impact and professional development opportunities offered within the team.

This is a unique opportunity to combine complex legal practice, leadership, advocacy and service innovation in one of Melbourne’s fastest growing and most culturally diverse regions.

Northern Community Legal Centre - About Us

Northern Community Legal Centre (NCLC) is committed to advancing access to justice for people experiencing serious disadvantage, and has prioritised marginalized people who have the least resources and ability to access legal assistance including: newly arrived and refugees; survivors/victims of family violence, young people, people with mental health issues. We have a passionate, impact-driven legal and community development team who undertake a range of innovative projects and programs to identify and support those with the greatest legal needs, and contribute to systemic change, advocacy and community empowerment.

NCLC values an inclusive, flexible and supportive environment and are committed to providing a culture towards our clients, staff and stakeholders that reflects our values:

• Respectful: Acting with integrity, inclusiveness and accountability to each other, our clients and the community
• Innovative: Using creativity and flexibility to find the best possible solutions for our clients
• Connecting: Working with our community to achieve shared goals
• Passionate: Caring and supportive
• Outstanding Service: Delivering beyond expectations

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BENEFITS

NCLC is committed to providing a working environment that is flexible, friendly, collaborative, positive and supports team members to achieve a work/life balance.

NCLC has a hybrid working model, with a minimum 2 days in the office between the hours of 9am – 5pm. Office days will be rostered dependant on operational requirements, including clinics, court, community engagement and staff meetings.

We offer:

• Generous salary packaging: Including access to Accommodation and Meals Entertainment packaging.
• Additional Leave: Enjoy five weeks annual leave, plus paid annual shut-down leave between Christmas to New Year
• Wellbeing support: Access to free, confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options, so you can thrive both personally and professionally.
• Professional Development: Access to regular professional development, including training, mentoring and networking.
• Collaborative culture: Be part of a passionate, supportive team who value respect, innovation, and making a difference!

REMUNERATION

Senior Lawyer (Level 6): $113,402.64 - $118,432.74 per annum (depending on experience), plus employer funded superannuation.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Luke McLean, Director of Legal Practice on 03 9310 4376.

This is a (funded) fixed term position until 30 June 2030.

Apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter and current resume. We encourage you to outline your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with our work and values.

NCLC is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and racially marginalised and refugee backgrounds, people of all ages, neurodiverse people, gender diverse people and LGBTIQA+ people. We welcome applications from people with a diversity of backgrounds and experience, including lived experience of the issues we work on.

A position description is attached.