• Make a difference in your local community
• Supported and trained to undertake complex and rewarding legal work
• Full time and part time roles available, fixed term 

About Us:

Gippsland Community Legal Service (GCLS) is a non-profit service of Anglicare Victoria. The mission of GCLS is to improve access to justice for all members of the Gippsland Community by providing legal advice and advocacy, empowering individuals and groups through community education, and to remove systemic injustice by advocating for law reform.

The Role

The Community Lawyer provides essential legal services to vulnerable people in our Gippsland community.

• Provide disadvantaged members of the community with accessible legal information, advice, referral and representation.
• Participate in GCLS’ family violence duty lawyer service at Gippsland courts as needed.
• Assist in the provision of legal education programs to professionals and members of the community that encourage greater awareness of legal rights and responsibilities as well as access to the legal system.
• Identify and address social injustices and identify areas of need within Gippsland.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need to:

• hold a practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014. 
• undertake or appropriately refer a range of legal work relevant to disadvantaged clients, including family law, family violence, tenancy, infringements, debts, and administrative law.
• work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma.
• have a commitment to the promotion of social justice and human rights.

What makes this such a great role for you

• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• SCHADS award level 5.
• Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.
• Location flexibility with offices across the Gippsland region.
• Possibility of extension beyond initial contract.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A Rainbow Tick Accreditation

Ready to take the next step?

Detailed Position Description : PD_Community Lawyer L5 - Jan 2023 (1).pdf

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and a brief cover letter that describes how your experience aligns to the role.

For more information about this role contact program manager Michelle Taranto on 5135 9555.

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis. If we identify suitable applicants prior to the posted closing date of the advert we may close the position early.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.