* Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 6, Pay Point 3 $114,983.44 pa
* Opportunity for relocation assistance may be offered for the right candidate
* Full time, ongoing
* An 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 protection
* family violence intervention orders
* family law
* victims 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 for a confidential discussion if you would like further information.
Requirements
* A Victorian Employees Working with Children's Check card or willing to obtain one
* Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirra's expense
* Driver's License
* Eligible 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 candidate
* Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
* Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
* Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
* Collaborative and inclusive team
* Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
* Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
* Cultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided
* Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff
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