• Relocation assistance available to help you move to this picturesque region
• Flexible work arrangements available
• 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• An additional week of pro rata Leave for all employees

Be Rewarded

In addition to an attractive salary ranging from $93,866 - $102,537 pro-rata, the successful candidate will receive the opportunity to join a growing organisation making a meaningful impact on the lives of locals.

About the Organisation

As a program of Upper Murray Family Care, the Hume Riverina Community Legal Service is a non-government, community-managed program offering a range of quality services that are responsive to the varying needs of communities extending from the cities of Albury, Wodonga, Wangaratta and Benalla to townships throughout the Towong, Mansfield, Alpine, Indigo shires, as well as 10 additional LGA's through the Southern Riverina of NSW.

By providing information, support and advocacy, we seek to empower individuals and community groups and contribute to a balanced, just and ethical society.

We now have an incredibly rewarding opportunity for a skilled Lawyer to join a compassionate team of professionals who are dedicated to supporting individuals and who want to make a difference in the lives of people.

Your Next Opportunity

This opportunity will see you providing holistic legal assistance to people experiencing financial disadvantage or who are otherwise disadvantaged in their access to justice in North East Victoria and the Southern Riverina of NSW.

Reporting to the Managing Lawyer, you will work in partnership with Gateway Health to deliver on a number of services. This will cover a broad range of responsibilities, including:

• Providing information, legal advice, referrals and ongoing casework to clients of Gateway Health
• Providing community legal education, secondary consultations and professional development to the staff of Gateway Health
• Undertaking community development and law reform/advocacy
• Working in a collaborative and holistic way with Gateway Health to meet the complex needs of clients

What You'll Bring to the Team

To be considered for this role, you will need to hold tertiary legal qualifications and be eligible for a practising certificate in Victoria. You will draw on your experience in advice and casework in the areas of generalist civil law (e.g. tenancy, fines, consumer, etc) to provide expert guidance and, at times, education to our clients.

Critical to your success in this position will also be the ability to work collaboratively and to communicate effectively with ‘at risk' service users with complex needs. As many of our clients may have experienced past trauma and/or suffer from poor mental health and other vulnerabilities, a warm demeanour and the ability to practice empathy in a trauma informed way will be paramount.

Other requirements include:

• A satisfactory Victorian and NSW Working with Children Check
• A satisfactory Police Check
• Current driver's license

There are also a range of generous additional benefits, including:

• Workplace culture that prioritises a healthy work/life balance and mental health: EAP available as well as the option to access private clinical sessions
• A fantastic work environment and company culture that includes team lunches and wellbeing events

Ready to apply?

To download the PD, and to apply for this role click Apply Now. Ref code: 6469409

Enquires about the position to Sarah Rodgers on 0447 852 557 or to [email protected] using the subject line: Health Justice Partnership Lawyer - Wodonga enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About the Area

Albury and Wodonga are large regional towns situated on either side of the mighty Murray River. An easy three-hour drive north of Melbourne, you will be working and living near the snow-covered peaks of Falls Creek and Mount Hotham, boutique wineries and breweries, and the goldrush villages of Beechworth and Yackandandah. Connected by the Albury regional airport and the Hume Highway, Albury and Wodonga have vibrant food and arts scenes, high-quality housing, and great sporting and cultural facilities.

Are you a Lawyer looking for a tree change without sacrificing the amenities of a larger city? Apply now!