- Influence and implement change for a fair and inclusive community
- Full-time or Part-time (0.8), flexible work options
- 12-month fixed term contract

The Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria (the Federation) is a fast-paced and dynamic organisation that leads and supports excellence in the community legal sector, promotes the purpose and value of community legal centres (CLCs), and advances social justice and a fair legal system. It is the peak body for Victoria’s 50 CLCs, who are at the forefront of helping those facing economic, cultural or social disadvantage and whose life circumstances are severely affected by legal challenges. The Federation’s vision is for a community that is fair, inclusive, and thriving. The Legal Policy Manager plays a key role in coordinating and advancing the systemic advocacy and law reform priorities of Victoria's community legal sector. Working closely with the Federation's members, the role develops legal policy positions, drives advocacy initiatives and contributes to policy and legislative reform that improves outcomes for communities experiencing disadvantage.

Reporting to the Director Policy and Advocacy, the Legal Policy Manager will lead policy and advocacy projects across an agreed portfolio, coordinate and develop high-quality law reform and policy submissions, monitor legislative developments, and support strategic policy and advocacy initiatives under the Victorian community legal sector's 10-Year Plan.

The role brings people together around shared priorities, helping to build sector capacity,



strengthen partnerships and amplify the collective voice of the community legal sector.

With a strong focus on collaboration and engagement, the Legal Policy Manager will work across the Federation team, membership, government and sector stakeholders to drive social change and influence more equitable laws, systems and public policy.

About YOU

- Strong commitment to social justice and a deep understanding of how the law and legal system can contribute to disadvantage and inequality.
- Demonstrated experience leading and implementing systemic advocacy, legal policy and law reform initiatives.
- Solid experience researching, coordinating and writing high-quality law reform, advocacy and policy submissions.
- Proven ability to build consensus and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to influence policy and legislative change.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex issues into clear, accessible language for different audiences.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.




- Australian law degree or substantial experience in the legal context.

The Federation is committed to providing a working environment that is friendly, collaborative and positive. It offers generous salary packaging; flexible work arrangements to support employees with work-life balance; great entitlements including 5 weeks of annual leave and Christmas and New Year shut-down leave; access to an Employee Assistance Program and learning and development opportunities. The Federation is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and racially marginalised and refugee backgrounds, people of all ages, neurodiverse people, gender diverse people and members of LGBTIQA+ communities. We welcome individuals with a diversity of backgrounds and experience, including lived experience of the issues we work on and seek to aid an application process for people who require additional supports.

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.

APPLY NOW if you are passionate about social justice and want to use your legal, policy and advocacy skills to drive social change.

Gembridge is proud to partner with Federation of Community Legal Centres.

For a confidential discussion, contact Jenni D’Orival or Dawn Patrick at Gembridge on 1300 313 413 or [email protected].

📌 Legal Policy Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Gembridge
📍 Melbourne