People2people is proud to continue its exclusive partnership with Justice Connect as they seek a strategic, people-centred leader to guide their Self Representation and Seniors Law programs into their next phase of growth and impact.
The Organisation
Justice Connect exists to make legal support accessible to all. They design and deliver high-impact programs that connect people and community organisations with free legal help, while driving systemic reform to create fairer laws and a more just society.
With offices in Sydney and Melbourne, Justice Connect is a respected, innovative not-for-profit known for its collaborative culture, digital innovation, and commitment to human-centred design. Their Specialist Legal Programs team leads two nationally recognised initiatives:
* Seniors Law: pioneering health-justice partnerships to prevent and respond to elder abuse.
* Self-Representation Law: supporting people navigating complex courts and tribunals, including through the Domestic Building Legal Service, Federal Self-Representation Service, and Victorian Self-Representation Service.
Justice Connect offers a hybrid workplace, meaningful work with measurable outcomes, and a culture of inclusion, leadership and innovation.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Self Representation and Elder Law will provide strategic and operational leadership across both programs, ensuring they remain high-quality, accessible, and scalable. This is a pivotal executive role that combines vision, innovation and hands-on service delivery leadership. You will shape the future direction of these nationally recognised programs while empowering a capable and passionate team.
Key accountabilities include:
* Setting strategic direction and driving innovation in program design and delivery.
* Strengthening partnerships across health, aged care, justice, and community sectors.
* Embedding digital transformation, data-driven insights, and lived experience into service delivery.
* Leading through change with empathy, accountability, and a focus on performance and wellbeing.
* Managing budgets, funding, and risk in a resource-conscious environment.
* Contributing to Justice Connect's executive leadership team and reform agenda.
A detailed position description is available upon successful application.
About You
You are a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who balances empathy with accountability. You bring both strategic and practical experience in legal or community service delivery, with a strong understanding of how innovation and people leadership intersect.
Key attributes include:
* Proven leadership in program design, delivery, and evaluation, ideally across legal, community or justice settings.
* A law degree and eligibility to practise in Australia (including a minimum of 5yrs PAE, ideally in civil justice, elder law, or community legal practice).
* Demonstrated experience leading managers or senior professionals.
* A track record of introducing new ideas, systems, or digital tools to improve outcomes.
* Ability to lead through change, balancing wellbeing, culture, and performance.
* Experience working within tight budgets and smaller teams, bringing creativity and discipline to achieve results.
* Alignment with Justice Connect's mission of access to justice and social impact.
What's on Offer
* Permanent part-time leadership role (0.8 FTE, 30 hrs/week – flexible spread) OR full-time option available.
* $150k base salary + 17.5% leave loading + 12% superannuation.
* Hybrid model, approximately 40% in office each month (Sydney or Melbourne).
* Opportunity to shape nationally recognised programs with lasting social impact.
* Collaborative and values-driven executive culture.
* Generous leave policies, including 5 weeks annual leave, cultural leave, and additional Christmas leave.
How to Apply
If you're a strategic and people-focused leader passionate about driving innovation and impact in access to justice, we'd love to hear from you.
Please click 'Apply Now' and upload your CV in Word format, or contact one of our consultants to discuss further:
* Sydney: Kalinda Campbell |
* Melbourne: Krystal Spittal |
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
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