We’re looking for a Law Librarian Advisor who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Fiji.

• This assignment seeks to further enhance and develop the existing legal drafting skills of legal officers within the Commission
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Degree in library or information science from an Australia Library and Information Association (ALIA)
• As a volunteer, you will support in providing recommendation, develop and implement policies and procedures for an information management system of the Commission.

About the Partner Organisation 

The Fiji Law Reform Commission (Commission) is a statutory body established under section 3(1) of the Fiji Law Reform Act 1979. Section 5 mandates the Commission to "take and keep under review the laws applicable in Fiji with a view to their systematic development and reform including in particular: the codification of such law; elimination of anomalies; repeal of obsolete and unnecessary enactments; making of new laws; adoption of new or more effective and economical methods for the administration of the law and generally the simplification, improvement and modernisation of the law." 

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey, and we actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. Find out more. 

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here

AUD$2516per month.   

Find out more about in-country allowances.

Requirements

• All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
• A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
• A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  

Additional requirements for this assignment include obtaining a First Aid Certificate.

A position description is attached.