ABOUT our ORGANISATION

Community Legal Centres NSW (CLCNSW) is the peak representative body for 41 community legal centres in NSW. Our team supports, represents and advocates for our members, and the legal assistance sector more broadly, with the aim of increasing access to justice for people in NSW.

Community legal centres are independent, non-government organisations that provide free legal services to people and communities, at times when that help is needed most, and the focus is particularly on people facing economic hardship and discrimination.

CLCNSW represents the views of community legal centres to the government and broader community, advocates on key law reform and policy issues, and supports community legal centres to improve the quality of services they provide.

For more information see clcnsw.org.au.

ABOUT THE ROLE

1. Administer and maintain the National Accreditation Scheme - undertake quality assessments, draft assessment reports, and provide advice to the Certifier on centre accreditation
2. Monitor progress reports and provide feedback to NSW centres on performance and maintain accurate records of centre compliance at a regional and national level.
3. Work with the National Accreditation Coordinator and state colleagues to review and improve the scheme
4. Assist CLCNSW and community legal centres in NSW, including providing guidance on developing internal policy and procedures

ABOUT YOU

1. Basic understanding of the not for profit sector, including governance and service challenges associated in trying to meet high levels of client demand with modest resourcing
2. Understanding of quality assurance systems and assessment processes, particularly in the context of not for profit organisations
3. Ability to review organisation documents and assess whether they demonstrate compliance with national standards for community legal centres
4. Ability to assess and analyse organisational risk related to quality assessments and provide recommendations to the Certifier
5. Strong administration and record keeping skills and attention to detail
6. Strong stakeholder communication and relationship management skills
7. Ability to work autonomously and with minimal supervision
8. Knowledge of policy and procedure development

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

The CLCNSW office is located in Surry Hills. There are 6-8 other staff members, many part-time, and a small team of volunteers and student interns. Staff salaries and conditions are covered by the CLCNSW Enterprise Agreement, which is based on SCHADS, but pays above-award wages and provides leave entitlements, including additional paid leave over the Christmas/New Year period, in excess of Award requirements. Salary packaging is available, which may increase take-home pay. We offer a flexible, friendly, and supportive workplace.

A position description is attached.