Community and Legal Engagement Worker (Disaster Recovery)

• Competitive salary ranging from $88,752 - $92,762 + superannuation and a host of additional generous benefits
• Maximise your earning potential with salary packaging opportunities
• Enjoy a healthy work/life balance while making a difference in the community with flexible working arrangements and dedicated EAP available 
• Relocation assistance available

About the Organisation

We are an independent, non-government, community-managed agency offering a range of quality services that are responsive to the varying needs of communities extending from the cities of Albury/Wodonga, Wangaratta and Benalla to townships throughout the Towong, Mansfield, Alpine, Indigo shires, as well as 10 additional LGA's through the Southern Riverina of NSW.

We now have a rewarding opportunity available for a Community and Legal Engagement Worker to join the organisation and assist communities that are recovering from the disastrous impacts of the 2019-2020 bushfires and require extra support in accessing legal services and domestic/family violence resources.

Be Rewarded

In addition to an attractive salary ranging from $88,752 - $92,762 per annum plus superannuation, the successful candidate will receive the opportunity to join a growing organisaiton making a meaningful impact on the lives of locals.

You will also enjoy a range of additional generous benefits, including:

• Salary packaging options available to maximise your earning potential
• Relocation assistance up to $2,500 available to help you move to this picturesque region
• Flexible work arrangements available by negotiation for the right candidate
• 3 days ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year so you can enjoy a healthy work/life balance
• An additional week of pro rata Annual Leave for all employees
• Workplace culture that prioritises a healthy work/life balance and mental health: EAP available as well as the option to access private clinical sessions
• A fantastic work environment and company culture that includes team lunches and wellbeing events 
• A rewarding opportunity to change the lives of community members impacted by family violence

How You’ll Make a Difference

This is a crucial role within our organisation that will see you supporting the recovery and resilience of communities impacted by the 2019-2020 bushfires. 

Reporting to the Manager and Principal Lawyer, you will work alongside the Bushfire and Disaster Recovery Team to further establish a presence in North-East Victoria while breaking down barriers to accessing legal services in regional areas.

Although you will primarily be based in our Wodonga office, travel throughout the region will also be required in order to provide appropriate outreach and support (an Agency vehicle will be provided for this).

Day-to-day duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing intake, triage and assessment support to individuals impacted by family and domestic violence
• Providing information and referrals to clients 
• Undertaking community legal education, community development and law reform/advocacy

For a full list of duties and responsibility areas, click here to view the Position Description.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

To be considered for this role, you must hold tertiary qualifications in law, social work, education, community development or another related discipline. Previous experience in a similar role or a demonstrated understanding of the community legal setting will be highly advantageous. 

Critical to your success in this position will be high-level communication skills, which you will use to break down legal jargon and disseminate information. Your warm and approachable demeanour will allow you to engage with marginalised communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those impacted by trauma. 

Other requirements include:

• A satisfactory Victorian and NSW Working with Children Check
• A satisfactory Police Check
• Evidence of full COVID-19 Vaccination
• Current driver’s license

Are you looking to make a difference in families impacted by domestic violence and the 2019-2020 bushfires? Apply now!