• Part time, 0.6 FTE until 30 June 2025
• $108,522 + superannuation (pro rata)
• Fitzroy, Melbourne

ABOUT FLS

Fitzroy Legal Service (FLS) is dedicated to assisting the most marginalised members of the community with legal information, advice and representation, as well as championing law reform and conducting public interest litigation.

Fitzroy Legal Service provides legal services for communities who are disproportionately impacted by law and policy, and those who face systemic barriers to accessing justice. We provide various multidisciplinary outreach programs reaching communities of colour, people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, LGBTIQA+ communities and people who use drugs.

Our vision: A fairer Victorian community, where the legal and social systems support equality and justice for all.

Further information about FLS can be found on our website: fls.org.au.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will make a difference by:

• Providing strategic support in the design and execution of the group’s self-advocacy activities
• Identifying, establishing and developing relationships and partners to amplify and fund Voices for Change’s self-advocacy work.
• Ensuring the fulfilment of key grant requirements as per the Grant Agreement with the Commonwealth Government
• Coordinating the development of a long-term strategy to ensure the longevity of the group, including:
  • Identifying and applying for funding
  • Identifying strategic avenues for self-advocacy
• Supervising any independent contractors providing support for the group or the project
• Supporting the Membership and Outreach Coordinator to grow the group membership and organising events
• Drafting public communications, including but not limited to social media, e-newsletters and website content for the group
• Managing the group’s budget and lead on grant reporting activities
• Developing and maintaining a safe and inclusive group environment

See attached position description for more information.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in the role you will ideally have:

• Strong commitment to social justice, decarceration, and the leadership of affected communities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write in Easy English
• Excellent project management skills, including experience overseeing budgets and independent contractors
• Experience with grant management and reporting
• Experience, training or qualifications in advocacy, campaigning, law reform, policy, community organising, or research.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including members of the community who experience intersectional disadvantage
• Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to effectively support group dynamics
• Knowledge of the needs and experiences of the ABI or broader cognitive disability community, either through lived experience or experience working with the community
• An understanding of the over-representation and experiences of people with disability who have been incarcerated
• A commitment to understanding and growing skills in trauma-informed practice
• Ability to work independently but also in a team.

If you meet some, but not all, of the above, we encourage your application. We appreciate that people obtain skills and experience in a range of ways, and value people’s curiosity and openness to learning.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 5 weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, plus three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Above-award salary and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing salary packaging benefits (use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you).
• A range of leave options, including 16 weeks parental leave for primary carers, gender affirmation leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, the ability to swap public holidays as well as purchase additional leave.

For more information about this position, please contact Amity Mara, Manager Policy, Advocacy and Projects, [email protected] using the subject line: Voices for Change Project Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Fitzroy Legal Service is an inclusive employer and complies with the laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, family responsibilities, irrelevant criminal record and other protected attributes. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from members of diverse communities and people with relevant lived experience.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work permit or visa.

The successful candidate must undergo a National Police Check.

NOTE: Disclosure of a criminal record does not necessarily preclude employment with FLS, but if needed, we invite applicants to address this issue early in the application phase. Should a criminal record disclosure be advised by a candidate, FLS will endeavour to provide clarity over whether the conviction would preclude a candidate from being able to carry out the position duties.