• 12 month fixed term maternity leave position
• Relocation assistance available to help you move to this picturesque region
• Flexible work arrangements available
• 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year

Be Rewarded

In addition to an attractive salary ranging from $93,866 - $102,537 pro-rata, the successful candidate will receive the opportunity to join a growing organisation making a meaningful impact on the lives of locals.

About the Organisation

As a program of Upper Murray Family Care, the Hume Riverina Community Legal Service is a non-government, community-managed program offering a range of quality services that are responsive to the varying needs of communities extending from the cities of Albury, Wodonga, Wangaratta and Benalla to townships throughout the Towong, Mansfield, Alpine, Indigo shires, as well as 10 additional LGA's through the Southern Riverina of NSW.

By providing information, support and advocacy, we seek to empower individuals and community groups and contribute to a balanced, just and ethical society.

We now have an incredibly rewarding opportunity for a skilled Lawyer to join a compassionate team of professionals who are dedicated to supporting individuals and who want to make a difference in the lives of people.

Your Next Opportunity

Drawing on a strong network of providers and stakeholders (such as the Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Scheme [WDVCAS]), you will work collaboratively within a supportive team to deliver a holistic suite of vital legal services to women experiencing or at risk of domestic and family violence in regional NSW with not only family law and domestic violence matters but also other and often related issues which may include ADVOs, housing, debt and victims services.

You'll also be provided with training and development opportunities to ensure you feel empowered to provide a thorough and trauma-informed service to our clients. This will involve shadowing some of our existing lawyers before being put out in to the field, so you can see first-hand how our team assists individuals in accessing life-changing services.

• Providing information, legal advice, referrals and ongoing casework
• Attending the local courts in Deniliquin, Finley and Corowa to provide pre and post-court advice and assistance
• Providing community legal education, secondary consultations and professional development to key stakeholders
• Undertaking community development and law reform/advocacy
• Working in a collaborative and holistic way with WDVCAS and other key stakeholders to meet the complex needs of clients

What You'll Bring to the Team

To be considered for this role, you must hold tertiary legal qualifications and be eligible for a practising certificate in Victoria. You will draw on your experience in advice and casework in the areas of family and civil law to provide high-quality legal services to individuals throughout the region.

To thrive in this role, you'll be a compassionate individual with a warm demeanour and a genuine commitment to supporting those who have been affected by domestic and family violence. You'll have a high-level of emotional intelligence that enables you to engage with members of the community in an empathetic manner, and your highly developed communication skills will see you in good stead to disseminate relevant information to stakeholders and clients alike.

As many of our clients have experienced past trauma, highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to provide legal services in an empathetic and trauma-informed manner will be paramount.

Other requirements include:

• A satisfactory Victorian and NSW Working with Children Check
• A satisfactory Police Check
• Current driver's licence
• Evidence of Covid19 Vaccination 1 &2

There are also a range of generous additional benefits, including:

• An additional week of pro rata Leave for all employees
• Workplace culture that prioritises a healthy work/life balance and mental health: EAP available as well as the option to access private clinical sessions
• A fantastic work environment and company culture that includes team lunches and wellbeing events

Ready to apply?

To download the PD, and to apply for this role click Apply Now. Ref code: 6469409.

Enquires about the position to Sarah Rodgers on 0447 852 557 or to [email protected] using the subject line: NSW Women's Outreach Lawyer - Wodonga enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About the Area

Albury and Wodonga are large regional towns situated on either side of the mighty Murray River. An easy three-hour drive north of Melbourne, you will be working and living near the snow-covered peaks of Falls Creek and Mount Hotham, boutique wineries and breweries, and the goldrush villages of Beechworth and Yackandandah. Connected by the Albury regional airport and the Hume Highway, Albury and Wodonga have vibrant food and arts scenes, high-quality housing, and great sporting and cultural facilities.