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Empowering communities through healthcare

Coffs Harbour
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Posted: 5 October
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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Health Justice Lawyer to join our team. As a Health Justice Lawyer, you will play a critical role in delivering legal services and education within healthcare settings, addressing family violence and family law matters for clients referred through hospitals and health providers.

Your primary responsibilities will include providing high-quality legal advice and representation on domestic and family violence, family law, and child protection, as well as responding to on-call requests for legal advice within the Health Justice Partnership. You will also deliver outreach legal services, conduct community legal education, represent clients in court and tribunal settings, and collaborate with clinicians and health professionals on legal education and mandatory reporting.

In addition, you will be responsible for creating legal content for education programs and online platforms, supporting CAWLS' partnerships and strengthening referral pathways between health and legal services, and contributing to law reform, reporting, and organisational compliance.


Required Skills and Qualifications

To qualify for this role, you must be eligible to hold a Practising Certificate in the Northern Territory and have post-admission experience in areas such as family and domestic violence. The following skills and background will be highly valued:

* Experience as a legal educator or facilitator with excellent public speaking skills
* Previous work in Community Legal Centres and/or Health Justice Partnership settings
* Understanding of domestic and family violence dynamics in regional and remote areas
* Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and/or First Nations backgrounds
* Familiarity with the CLASS database


Benefits

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to systemic change in a region where your impact truly matters. If you are passionate about supporting women and fostering safe, empowered communities, we would love to hear from you. This position offers a competitive base salary plus 12% superannuation, relocation assistance up to $3,000, remote and travel allowances, six weeks annual leave, and additional personal leave.


About Alice Springs

Alice Springs is a unique and vibrant destination that embodies Australia's soulful essence. Located in the heart of the Northern Territory's outback, it is a portal to the vast wonders of the desert landscape. From camel treks to ethereal sunrise balloon journeys, there is no shortage of opportunities to experience the natural beauty of the area. Whether you are looking for adventure or simply want to call Alice Springs home, it is an ideal location for those who appreciate the rugged charm of the outback.

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