ABOUT SOUTHSIDE JUSTICE

Southside Justice is an independent, not-for-profit community legal centre offering free legal support to people on low incomes living in Melbourne’s inner-south and statewide for specialised programs. Southside Justice exists to enhance access to justice to people and communities disproportionately affected by systemic and structural inequity. We collaborate with partners to deliver early, integrated and holistic legal services to people facing the greatest need.

OUR Values

Inclusive. We are respectful and informed, addressing the impacts of inequity and discrimination and celebrating diversity.

Courageous. We are considered yet brave and bold in our actions, decisions and practice.

Adaptable. We listen, learn and evolve with the needs of our staff, partners and community.

OUR PRINCIPLES

Community lawyering. We practice with self-awareness, compassion, and a commitment to working in solidarity.

People and communities are the experts in their own lives. We recognise, listen to, and amplify their voices.

Together is better. We know that the community and legal sector are more effective together. We always collaborate for greater and deeper impact.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director of Engagement & Impact will take a key role in supporting the organisation to deliver on its five-year Strategic Plan by working closely with the Chief Executive Officer to establish annual strategic priorities for Southside Justice, implement an updated approach to stakeholder engagement, and oversee the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead the implementation of a refreshed approach to stakeholder engagement and oversee and support delivery of the approach across the organisation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including funders.
• Oversee the implementation of Southside Justice’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework and continue to expand on this work.
• Identify issues and opportunities related to and impacting service delivery, stakeholder relationships, and funding.
• Prepare comprehensive submissions and reports that attracts support and showcases our impact.
• Assist with communication and marketing activities, for example, creating context for e-newsletters and the Annual Report.
• Represent Southside Justice externally at meetings, conferences and presentations as required.

ABOUT YOU

In this strategic role, we're looking for a leader and collaborator with demonstrated passion and energy in designing and delivering activities that will support Southside Justice’s purpose and role in creating a more just and equitable community.

The successful candidate will be an experienced senior manager, collaborative leader and strategic thinker who is able to facilitate the effective translation of strategic priorities into planning and reporting processes which support the management of Southside Justice’s priorities and deliverables.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Some of the additional benefits include:

• 5 weeks paid annual leave (17.5% leave loading), plus bonus leave in between Christmas and New Year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, plus paid superannuation for 12 months
• Salary packaging
• Hybrid and flexible working conditions
• With 100% of our team strongly agreeing that Southside Justice is a great place to work we can provide a culture of a values driven, inclusive and positive workplace.

To Apply

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To view more information, please see our careers page.

A position description is attached.