• Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer - Level 4, Pay Point 4 $91,587.60 pa
• Full time, ongoing position
• Join a passionate and dedicated legal Services team at Djirra based at our Head Office in Abbotsford with outreach as required to Dame Phyllis Correctional Centre, Tarrengower Prison and Djirra Melton Centre.

About the Role

The Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service (AFVLS) is a program of Djirra. AFVLS provides legal and non-legal assistance and facilitates access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced family violence or sexual assault.

AFVLS’s legal services include advice, representation and advocacy in the areas of:

• Child protection
• Family violence intervention orders
• Family law; and
• Victims of crime assistance.

AFVLS operates a culturally safe, trauma informed, holistic and intensive client service model. Clients are assisted by Lawyers and Paralegal Support Workers to access a variety of legal, social, psychological, cultural, health and other support services to address their complex needs and issues.

Paralegal Support Workers provide wrap-around support within this model, including: emotional support; court support; direct financial support; support in interactions with police; support with access to legal aid; support accessing transport; and connecting clients with culturally safe counselling and support services to address the underlying social issues giving rise to the client’s experience of family violence and associated legal issues.

A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Djirra website 'Join our Team' page.

Please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at [email protected] for a confidential discussion if you would like further information, using the subject line: Paralegal Support worker - Prison Support Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your resume, cover letter and completed screening questions which will be sent via email once you have submitted your application. Please note screening questions are a requirement of your application. During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Requirements

Essential

• A Victorian Employees Working with Children's Check card or willing to obtain one
• Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirra's expense
• Driver’s License

Desirable

• Qualification in community service or paralegal studies.

Benefits

• Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
• Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
• Collaborative and inclusive team
• Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
• Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
• Cultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff