Organisation : Flemington Kensington Community Legal Centre
Location : Melbourne (Kensington)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Law, Justice & Human Rights
Salary type : Hourly
Salary : 109,000 to 113,000 pro rata
Application closing date : 30 May, 2021
About the organisation
The Flemington & Kensington Community Legal Centre Inc. (FKCLC) is a small but high-impact providing free legal advice and casework service to community members, community legal education, a migration advice service and a specialist, statewide Police Accountability Project which advocates for victim of human rights abuses by police.
We assist people who live, work or study in the Flemington and Kensington area, plus our service may at times take on casework from other agencies on a referral basis. Our client group includes migrants and refugees from countries such as Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, Burma and Afghanistan. The service is governed by a Board of Management and funded under the Community Legal Services Program (CLSP) via Victoria Legal Aid.
About the role
This temporary but exciting role will ensure sound communication, collaboration and effective working relationships are maintained between staff, the Board and external stakeholders as the centre works toward a statutory amalgamation with a neighboring community legal centre.
The Acting EO will assist the FKCLC Board and Merger Steering Committee (MSC) navigate the final stages of due diligence and merger planning, identify issues and manage risks as they arise, and assist the staff, members, and Board to address them effectively.
A 3 to 4 day (22.5 to 30 hour) contract position for 6 months with the possibility of extension pending a decision regarding a statutory amalgamation of the organisation. Days and hours of work are negotiable and will require flexibility and include some out of hours work. Family friendly, Flexitime, Work from Home, and Time in lieu arrangements are available.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Acting Executive Officer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Law_Justice_and_Human_Rights
