Health Justice Partnership Lawyer

POSITION:          Health Justice Partnership Lawyer, full time, 12 months from date of commencement

SALARY:               Terms and conditions of employment are based on the Community Legal Centres Multi-Business Agreement with over award (SCHADS) salary in the range of based on qualifications, skills and experience.  The benefits of tax-effective salary packaging (up to $30,000 grossed-up per FBT Year) plus access to Accommodation and Meal Entertainment packaging. An additional 3 days ex gratia leave between Christmas and New Year’s Day is also provided. Employer funded superannuation is paid in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992, and is in addition to the gross salary offered. Relocation assistance is also on offer for the right candidate.

HOURS:                38 hours per week (Full Time) 7.6 hours per day. Some out of hours work may be required for personal supervision of evening advice clinics and to attend occasional evening and/or week-end events. Flexitime work arrangements are available. Overtime is not payable but time in lieu is available within ARC policy guidelines. Lunch is for 30 minutes.

LOCATION:         LCCLC office is located at 54 Mitchell St, Bendigo.  The position will regularly visit Kangaroo Flat site of Bendigo Community Health Service, as well as service courts or engage with other services throughout and beyond the region, requiring travel outside of normal work hours (subject to flexitime arrangements) and possible overnight stays away from Bendigo (e.g. Melbourne/Shepparton).

COMMENCEMENT DATE:             May 2017

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA  

Essential (Skills, knowledge, experience, qualification and/or training)

1. A highly motivated person with a mature professional approach and demonstrated capacity for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in legal service provision.

2. Demonstrated experience in legal advice and casework in the areas of community law (law relevant to disadvantaged communities including family law, family violence, child protection, consumer complaints, credit and debt, infringements and summary crime). Family violence and family law experience are particularly important for this position.

1. Demonstrated understanding of legal practice within a multi-disciplinary framework.
2. Experience working within a community development framework, especially principles of empowerment and participation.

5. Experience building and maintaining relationships with organisations and stakeholders.
6. Capability in implementing and reporting projects, including monitoring and evaluation.
7. Demonstrated capacity to work in a small team and support a cohesive team environment as well as ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
8. Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

Desirable (Skills, knowledge, experience, qualification and/or training)

1. Understanding of public and social health sectors

2. Experience in community legal education
3. Demonstrated understanding in identifying systemic issues and engaging in law reform.
4. Experience working with clients who are disadvantaged and vulnerable including those who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

Prerequisites

1. Law degree with 3 years minimum post-admission experience or other relevant legal experience
2. Eligible for an unrestricted practising certificate in Victoria.
3. Unrestricted Victorian driver’s licence
4. Clear Police record check (concerning offences of dishonesty and personal safety) and obtaining a Working with Children Card.