• Opportunity to gain exposure working with a legal team, in a dynamic multidisciplinary organisation
  
• Fixed term (12 months), Part-time position with salary packaging benefits on offer

commUnity+ is a multidisciplinary organisation located in Melbourne’s Western suburbs, delivering a range of prevention and early intervention programs focused on informing and engaging with our community. This is achieved via Community Education, Legal Services (Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre), our Neighbourhood House, and Children’s Contact Services, as well as a range of community and individual development activities.

Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre (BMCLC) is a program of Comm Unity Plus and provides free legal services, advice, referrals and community legal education. BMCLC services one of the fastest growing and most culturally diverse regions in Melbourne, with a primary office site in St Albans and various outreach services offered across the Western region.

About the Position

Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, the Administration Officer (legal program), will be responsible for delivering high quality customer service, office coordination and managing client appointments in a timely manner for Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre, a program of commUnity+.

The Administration Officer will provide administrative support to ensure the program delivers quality services and meets all compliance requirements. This role will make sure that accurate information is shared with clients and all relevant databases are maintained securely and in a timely manner.

This position is an onsite role primarily based at the commUnity+ St Albans office, however the role may require attendance at other locations from time to time. This is a fixed term, part time position for a period of 12 months averaging 15.2 hours per week.

Key Selection Criteria

• Certificate III or higher qualification in a relevant discipline or studying towards a Bachelor of Law, Juris Doctor with relevant experience working in a legal context
• Demonstrated ability to verbally communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including staff, other professionals, a range of stakeholders and community members.
• Time management and organisational skills to perform diverse customer service and administrative duties with the ability to prioritise and plan work to meet timelines
• Ability to provide a high standard of customer service to members of the community, clients, internal and external stakeholders, and other agencies.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team and to apply initiative in solving problems with minimal supervision
• Strong computer literacy with Microsoft software e.g. Word, Outlook, Publisher, Power-Point, Microsoft Team, Access & Excel to create own correspondence and documents, and experience using online meeting platforms such as Zoom.
• High level of professionalism, commitment, and interest in working with individuals from diverse and disadvantaged communities on social justice issues.

Additionally, experience in office administration particularly in a community legal centre context and experience working with the Actionstep Legal practice platform would be advantageous for this role.

Students who are engaged in law/legal or related studies with office administration experience are welcome to apply, however must be able to commit to fixed workdays for a minimum 6-month period.

commUnity+ is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm. Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and Police check or the ability to obtain the same.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging benefit
• 40% off your membership at Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre (BAWC)
• Opportunity to further develop your skills
• supportive team committed to delivering a high standard of service

To apply online, simply click on the Apply Now button.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on our website under the ‘Working With Us’ tab and then by clicking on the 'Employment' section at comm-unityplus.org.au.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please call Nicholas Pagonis on 0436 005 955.

community+ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.