Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 10th May 2023
- Melbourne > Melbourne CBD
Women’s Legal Service Victoria relies upon an exception under the Equal Opportunity Act to employ women only.
Women’s Legal Service Victoria is a specialised and state-wide organisation providing services and support to women since 1982. We exist to help build a gender equitable society, driving systemic change and advocating for solutions for equality, safety and economic security. We are committed to working alongside women experiencing disadvantage to promote their rights to live free from violence. We use our experience to inform our policy, law reform and education work.
Women’s Legal provides legal services within a multi-disciplinary and trauma-informed practice in the areas of family law, family violence, victims of crime, migration and child protection. Our model incorporates social work and financial counselling to provide wrap-around support to our clients.
We are committed to our vision of building a gender equitable society.
Reporting to a Manager, Education and Engagement, the Education and Engagement Coordinator will develop and deliver best practice training, legal education (family violence, family law or child protection context), and community and sector development programs that build the capacity of professionals and communities to respond appropriately to women experiencing relationship breakdown or violence.
This is a full time or part time (minimum 4 days) position, fixed term for 12 months – with a strong possibility of extension.
You are a driven, motivated self-starter who has the ability to work collaboratively to deliver results that exceed the client's expectations. You have high attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with people quickly.
Key to your success is your:
The support of a genuine, motivated, passionate workforce, all driven in helping to build a gender equitable country.
We offer bonus leave days to support a well-rested end of year break (up to 8 bonus leave days) outside of annual leave (yes, outside of annual leave!), competitive remuneration, a strong commitment to your professional development, personal development and mental health, a very flexible working environment that supports work-life balance, hybrid working, salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year) and a vibrant and collegiate work culture.
WLSV is committed to equal opportunity and diversity and promotes an organisational environment where individuals are treated with fairness, respect, equality and dignity. To deliver the best outcomes for our clients we want a staff team that reflects the diverse community that we serve, recognising the skills, knowledge and experience a diverse staff group brings to our organisation.
Please submit a covering letter and resume ASAP as we will begin shortlisting immediately.
A full position description is available below.
Please email Lauren Wellington, People and Culture Manager at [email protected], using the subject line: Education and Engagement Coordinator - Legal Education enquiry via EthicalJobs for any other queries.
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