Senior Lawyer

Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 6, Pay Point 3 $114,983.44 paOpportunity for relocation assistance may be offered for the right candidateFull time, ongoingAn exciting opportunity has arisen in our Mildura Office for a Senior Lawyer to join Djirra’s Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service (AFVLS) — providing culturally safe, trauma informed legal support to Aboriginal women impacted by family violence and sexual assault across child protection, family law, victims of crime, and family violence intervention matters.

About The Role

The Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service (AFVLS) is a program of Djirra. AFVLS provides legal and non-legal assistance and facilitates access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced family violence or sexual assault.

AFVLS operates a culturally safe, trauma informed, holistic and intensive client service model. Clients are assisted by Lawyers and Paralegal Support Workers to access a variety of legal, social, psychological, cultural, health and other support services to address their complex needs and issues.

Senior Lawyers provide legal services including advice, representation and advocacy in the areas of

child protectionfamily violence intervention ordersfamily law; andvictims of crime assistance.

Senior Lawyers also supervise legal and non-legal work undertaken by Lawyers and Paralegal Support Workers.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Djirra website ‘Join our Team‘ page. Please do not hesitate to contact People and Learning at hrinfo@djirra.org.au for a confidential discussion if you would like further information.

To apply, please click the ‘apply‘ button and submit your resume, cover letter and completed screening questions which will be sent via email once you have submitted your application. Please note screening questions are a requirement of your application. During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process.

Requirements

Essential

A Victorian Employees Working with Children’s Check card or willing to obtain oneWilling to obtain a Police Check at Djirra’s expenseDriver’s LicenseEligible to hold a legal practising certificate in Victoria.A degree in law.At least five years practical legal experience in family violence related law.

Benefits

Opportunity for relocation assistance may be offered for the right candidateAttractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loadingEmployee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concernCollaborative and inclusive teamAdditional paid leave for end of year office closure periodAccess to company vehicles for any work related travelCultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is providedAccrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff

Please note this role may close prior to the advertised closing date (if applicable) if a suitable applicant is identified, or if we receive a high volume of quality applicants. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.