An exceptional opportunity to join one of Victoria’s leading community legal centres. 

Peninsula Community Legal Centre  Inc. (PCLC) is a not-for –profit organisation with a vision of delivering justice for our community – promoting and protecting human rights and equality before the law.  

PCLC is seeking a  Director, Legal Services to lead a diverse team of legal professionals to deliver high quality legal advice, casework and court services for vulnerable and disadvantaged clients in a high volume and complex environment.  

About Us 

The Peninsula Community Legal Centre (PCLC) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that has been providing free legal services to Melbourne’s south eastern communities since 1977. 

In addition to its general legal services, the Centre operates specialist programs in family violence, family law, fines, and tenancy.  We also undertake community legal education, community development and public advocacy activities. Our clients overwhelmingly experience disadvantage. Our priorities include people on low income, people with disabilities, those experiencing elder abuse, family violence, homelessness and other vulnerable groups.

The Role 

The Director Legal Services will work in consultation with the CEO to lead and coordinate the Centre’s legal practice to ensure the provision of high quality legal services on behalf of the Centre and its client base. 

The Director Legal Services will lead and contribute to the Centre’s community legal education, community engagement and policy and law reform work. 

The Director Legal Services will co-act in the CEO role, in the CEO’s absence. 

Key Selection Criteria 

You will need:

• A current Principal with Trust practicing certificate with eligibility to operate a Solicitor’s Trust Account, or be eligible to possess such a qualification.
• 5 years+ post admission experience as a lawyer 
• Significant and successful demonstrated track record in the management and delivery of a range of legal services and strategies within complex organisation
• A proven track record of success in leading people and managing change processes.
• Experience in managing an active Trust Account 
• A demonstrated track record of undertaking systemic advocacy and the design, delivery, promotion and evaluation of community legal education 
• Highly developed organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities 

Please see our website pclc.org.au for the position description 

For further information  about the position please contact the Chief Executive Officer, Jackie Galloway 9783 3600. 

A position description is attached.