Our client, a leading Melbourne based community legal centre is looking for a Generalist Lawyer to join a specialist LGBTIQA+ legal service. This role would involve working with a team of multi disciplinary lawyers, community development and peer workers to provide specialist legal assistance, strategic litigation, strategiclitigation,helpdeveloplegaleducationmaterials&participateinstudentsupervision.;
This is a 2 year fixed term role full time role (Or 0.8 FTE), with extension potential.
Key requirements of this role include:
2 years+ of post-admission practice
Strong understanding of the LGBTIQA+ community, including knowledge of legal issues.
Commitment to social justice.
Eligibility / Special measure
This is a designated LGBTIQA
position and a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** (Vic).
Only people who identify as LGBTIQA
are eligible to be appointed to this role.
The purpose of this special measure is to address barriers experienced by LGBTIQA
people in accessing employment and to ensure that LGBTIQA
lived experience informs the design and delivery of safe, inclusive services for LGBTIQA
clients and communities.




Highlights of this role:
Full time (or 0.8 FTE).
2 year fixed term, with strong potential to extend.
FTE salary in the range of $108K - $124K (Based on experience / negotiable) + Super + NFP salary packaging i.e. SCHADS Level 5 - 6, based on experience.
5 weeks annual leave.
Extra days off over the Christmas / New Year period.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Southeastern suburbs location.
Career development & opportunities for career development.
No KPIs around billable hours.
Work / life balance is a priority.
Providing a positive and tangible impact across the community.
This client is focused on creating a fair & inclusive community where people can access the resources, networks & support they need to resolve legal issues & overcome barriers to social, cultural & economic inclusion & participation.
This client provide a positive, friendly, supportive & inclusive working culture and a great opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people.
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📌 Lawyer (Generalist) (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne