Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 24th Apr 2024
- Melbourne > St Kilda
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
Some of the additional benefits include:
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