Djirra is experiencing enormous growth at the moment.

The Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service (AFVLS) is a program of Djirra and a new position has been created for a Paralegal Support Worker Coordinator to provide supportive and effective leadership and guidance to the paralegal team.
This position will ensure services provided to our clients are delivered in a consistent and professional manner in accordance with our service model. This position will work in collaboration with the Legal Services Manager and the Managing Lawyers to ensure that the legal team is appropriately supported. You will also be involved in creating the best possible learning opportunities to complement and support both emerging and existing expertise within the paralegal team.

• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Full-Time (Part-Time negotiable) Maximum-Term until 31 December 2022
• Based in Bairnsdale

About the opportunity

Drawing on the breath of Uniting Vic.Tas’ resources, together with our partners: Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative (GEGAC) and Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF), the Navigator Program will utilise a trauma informed, culturally safe assertive case management model to respond to challenges experienced by young people aged 12 – 17 years. This role provides case management, support and outreach to disengaged learners and their families.

You can view the full position description here

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development/ Community Welfare, or other equivalent.
• Experience working with family units, adolescents and parents with an understanding of the impacts of Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, Family Violence, out-of-home care, Child Protection and child development.
• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment of families and adolescents.
• High level ability to actively engage with disengaged learners and families through the process of assessment and short term intervention.
• Understanding of the ‘Advantaged Thinking’ framework.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the following

• Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)
• Address the Core selection criteria in the position description

Applications close

Thursday 17 June 2021 

Get in touch

Kate Kapolos, Senior Manager – Children, Youth & Families (Bairnsdale & Leongatha)

T: 0427 660 533

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and Working With Children Check (in Victoria) and/or Working With Vulnerable People Check (in Tasmania) prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

We work in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of this land. We celebrate diversity and value the lived experience of people of every ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation. We welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and non-binary, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people at our services. We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services.

Haven; Home, Safe (HHS) and Mind Australia have joined forces to deliver the From Homelessness to a Home (H2H) program across the Barwon and Loddon Mallee regions of Victoria.

The State Government funded program provides a pathway for people who were temporarily placed in hotels during COVID-19 to transition from homelessness to safe, secure, and affordable housing.

HHS and Mind will work intensively with other specialist agencies to deliver a tailored and responsive service based on the needs of individuals, including mental health, drug and alcohol, and family violence support to help them sustain a long-term tenancy.

Case Coordinators will support improved access, connection to and navigation of, mainstream health and other support services.

Key responsibilities:

• work with the client to develop a holistic, strengths-based, goal-oriented plan that will remain with the client for the duration of their time in the program and is shared with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• review the client’s plan, and progress against their plan, with them on a regular basis, with the differing intensity of contact depending on the client’s needs.
• Initial plan development begin client exit pathways and preparation to enable a successful transition tolonger-term housing
• actively engage with the client: using persistence, compassion, flexibility, and an understanding of trauma, to build trust and maintain a relationship.
• Consult, promote, and build relationships with formal and informal services, networks, and other community resources.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Formal qualifications in social services and demonstrated experience in this field complemented by experience and knowledge of the social and community housing sector.
• Strong case management experience and exposure to working with clients with a variety of needs.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with people in crisis and an understanding of the behaviors of people who are undergoing significant personal crisis due to homelessness and/or rough sleeping.
• Ability to scope service systems and link supports.

What we offer in return

• Competitive remuneration, salary packaging for living expenses, meal and entertainment expenses
• A day off on your birthday
• Inclusive work culture
• Novated leasing options
• Learning, development, and career opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements

• Full time (38 hours per week- negotiable)
• Ongoing position (Executive contract)
• Attractive remuneration package with salary packaging available

EDVOS is seeking an experienced finance executive to work with the CEO and Executive Team to deliver the organisation’s new Strategic Plan for 2021-2024.

Reporting to the CEO, this role is responsible for setting the financial policy and direction that will support the organisation’s strategy, and builds on work undertaken over the last twelve months to enhance strategic financial management.

The CFO is responsible for ensuring effective financial management and control of EDVOS’ resources in line with strategic priorities, funding requirements, statutory responsibilities and sector best practice.

The CFO is an integral member of the Executive Team leading the organisation in a period of external reform and organisational growth. The role will be responsible for managing growth, financial risk and compliance across the organisation as well as providing information and analysis to support strategic decision making at all levels of the organisation including the Board, Executive and management.

The CFO will oversee the finance, payroll, procurement, contract management and brokerage administration functions that enable core program and service delivery.

About You

You have excellent technical skills coupled with the ability to influence and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve organisational goals. You are an effective leader and strategic thinker, but can also get into the detail when needed and get things done. If this describes you and you are driven to make a real contribution to EDVOS’ vision of a community free from family violence where everyone feels safe, then this is a great opportunity.

Family Safety Victoria is the first government agency dedicated to ending family violence. It will deliver key initiatives to help protect, support and identify risk for those impacted by family violence and hold perpetrators to account. We also coordinate access to services that support vulnerable children and families. We are working across government and with our partners in the family violence, family services and broader social services sectors to transform services and introduce new practices to make it easier for people to get the help, protection, and support they need. By leading collaboration and engagement for Victoria’s family violence response we will make sure victim survivors remain at the heart of these changes, and that services are safe, accessible and culturally appropriate. At Family Safety Victoria, everything we do begins with a deep understanding of people’s lived experiences and the specialist expertise of the family violence, family services and broader social services sectors. All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTI and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you want a career within a department striving to make Victoria the best place to be and helping shape communities we all want to be part of, then we encourage you to apply. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant, or if you have a disability, and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Diversity Unit on DiversityInclusion@dhhs.vic.gov.au

POSITION SUMMARY:

Administration Officer

The Administration Officer is a position within The Orange Door. The position will be involved in the day-to-day administration for The Orange Door, as well as providing wide ranging secretariat and support functions. The position has key functions in supporting service access and The Orange Door workforce, as well as providing a point of contact for key stakeholders from a diverse range of community service organisations, government, private and public sectors.

Attention to detail and teamwork underpin success in this role as well as a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively.

Are you

• A team player who shows initiative and a willingness to support team members?
• A person who enjoys a challenge, is flexible and organised?
• Solutions-focused in a service delivery environment?

Previous candidates will be considered and not need to re-apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter and a current resume.

Please note: For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Field Services Officer

Field Services Officers (FSOs) operate within the Tenancy and Property Team and support the maintenance of all department-owned property assets, including public housing properties and provide building advice on maintenance works.

Are you

• Client focused
• A team player
• Enthusiastic and committed

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter and a current resume.

Please note: For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Opportunity to join the Family Law Melbourne team in the role of Senior Family Lawyer.

• Full time (part time considered) maximum term position up to 12 months
• Salary commensurate with experience, range: $91,334 - $114,165 (pro rata) plus superannuation
• Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging

About the role
You will provide high quality legal services including legal advice, duty lawyer services, casework, representation and undertake negotiation and dispute resolution on behalf of clients in family law and family violence intervention order matters including pre-court advice as a part of the Early Resolution Service. You will appear as an advocate in intervention order and family law proceedings at the Family Court of Australia, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Melbourne Magistrates' Court to effectively advocate for legal aid clients.

As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to the professional development of the in-house legal practice by mentoring and supervising less experienced lawyers and participate in community legal education projects as required. You will also assist in the development and implementation of strategies and policies to improve client service including community legal education projects, law reform and other VLA projects. A key focus of this role will be on the early resolution of cases and providing pre-court advice.

About you:
You will have substantial knowledge and advocacy experience in family law, family violence intervention order matters and relevant court procedures. You will have the technically proficiency to conduct quality case work in complex family law matters. You will possess leadership capabilities and have the ability to supervise and mentor staff, as well as initiate and implement policies to enhance the delivery of our services.

Crucial to your success in this role will be your excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to form productive professional relationships and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels. You will have the ability to work collaboratively with staff and stakeholders to foster a supportive team environment. You will also demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About Victoria Legal Aid:
Our vision is for a fair and just society where rights and responsibilities are upheld. With over 800 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. We also provide legal representation to those who need it most.

Employee benefits:
We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), flexible working arrangements, family friendly policies and opportunities for professional development. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on achieving quality outcomes for disadvantaged Victorians.

How to apply:
Submit a current resume and completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments as a Word document). You must complete the candidate application form to be considered for this role, separate responses to the KSC outlined in the position description are not required. Please also include the contact details of two referees.

For further information review the attached position description or contact Ahalya Thiru, Deputy Managing Lawyer on (03) 9269 0203.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 20 June 2021.

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Number of vacancies available: 1

Office Location(s): 71 Moreland Street, Footscray VIC 3011

The child protection Team Manager is responsible for effective service delivery, managing resources and budget, cases awaiting allocation and small teams of practitioners. The Team Manager has the formal delegation to endorse and review case plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes. The position will work collaboratively with the Senior Child Protection Practitioners to strengthen case practice, provide effective service delivery and to support other practitioners.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter and a current resume.

Please note: For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

We are currently seeking experienced and motivated lawyers to join the Family Law Melbourne team.

• 1 x full time ongoing position and 1 x full time maximum term position up to 12 months (part time considered)
• Salary commensurate with experience, range: $70,578 - $91,333 (pro rata) plus superannuation
• Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging

About the role
We are currently seeking experienced and motivated lawyers to join the Family Law Melbourne team. The aim of the Family Law Melbourne subprogram is to achieve safe, workable and child-focused parenting and care arrangements. We provide information, advice and representation to separating or separated couples who are in dispute about their children's living and care arrangements.

You will act as an advocate delivering high quality legal services including legal information and advice, conducting casework and duty lawyer services in relation to family law, family violence, pre-court advice and other related matters. You will also engage in community legal education projects, law reform and other projects as required.

A key focus of the maximum term role will be on the early resolution of cases and providing pre-court advice.

The opportunities available include an ongoing role and a 12 month maximum term position.

About you:
You will have knowledge and practical experience in providing quality legal services with a focus on the family law jurisdiction. You will have the capacity to work as an advocate and caseworker in family law, family violence and other related matters. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of external organisations, private practitioners, community and welfare groups in the delivery of legal aid services.

Crucial to your success in this role you will be your excellent interpersonal and communication skills and your demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with others and fostering a supportive team environment.

About Victoria Legal Aid:
Our vision is for a fair and just society where rights and responsibilities are upheld. With over 800 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. We also provide legal representation to those who need it most.

Employee benefits:
We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), flexible working arrangements, family friendly policies and opportunities for professional development. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on achieving quality outcomes for disadvantaged Victorians.

How to apply:
Submit a current resume and completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments as a Word document). You must complete the candidate application form to be considered for this role, separate responses to the KSC outlined in the position description are not required. Please also include the contact details of two referees.

To protect your safety and the health and safety of our staff, interviews for this role will take place online. If shortlisted for an interview you will be provided with further information about the process.

For further information review the attached position description or contact Ahalya Thiru, Deputy Managing Lawyer on (03) 9269 0203.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 20 June 2021.

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

In the context of a whole of community approach, Senior Child Protection Practitioners have a specific statutory role in protecting children and young people from harm and promoting their rights and healthy development.

Are you

• Committed to working with children, young people and families?
• Able to effectively engage to provide families with the optimum capacity for change?
• Continually improving your skills and knowledge to further develop your professional practice?

This role may at times be required to operate outside normal office hours (at night and on weekends and public holidays) with relevant overtime or time in lieu provisions applying. Rural employees may be required to participate in an on call roster.

The Senior Child Protection Practitioner (supervisory) is responsible for supporting and developing Child Protection Practitioners in the integration of theory and practice whilst demonstrating their expertise through case practice and the supervision of child protection practitioners. The Senior Child Protection Practitioner (supervisory) will work collaboratively with the Team Manager to strengthen case practice, provide effective service delivery and to support
other practitioners in the development of plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes. The position will have supervisory responsibility, commensurate with their other duties.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter and a current resume.

Please note: For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

We are seeking applications from motivated lawyers to join our Broadmeadows and Sunshine offices.

• Multiple maximum term opportunities up to 12 months in our Sunshine office and 1 x 12 month opportunity in our Broadmeadows office
• Flexible work arrangements - full and part time opportunities
• Salary commensurate with experience: $70,578 - $91,333 pro rata + super
• Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging

About the roles:
We are seeking applications from motivated lawyers with experience in one or more of the following practice areas: Criminal Law or Family Law and Family Violence.

The focus of each role will differ depending on the need and services provided by each office, and roles will include the provision of family violence duty lawyer services. You will join a busy and supportive team of lawyers and support staff to deliver high volume legal aid services, including appearing as an advocate, providing legal advice and conducting casework. You will also provide pre-court resolution services to clients over the phone, at court and at outreach services as needed.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of legal aid clients and join an organisation which embodies the values of fairness, care and courage. Applications may be considered for immediate and upcoming, ongoing and maximum term vacancies over the next six months, across VLA's various office locations.

About you:
You are an experienced lawyer with an interest in social justice and a keen understanding of the law, court procedures relevant to your preferred area of practice, and the vital role community partners play in providing holistic services.

You demonstrate strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients who are experiencing economic and social disadvantage, and often presenting in a state of distress. As well as working effectively with clients, you take a collaborative and team centred approach with a genuine interest in working together to provide the best possible services. You will be joining VLA at a busy time as we work through a significant volume of matters, so your ability to exercise initiative, maintain high quality work under pressure and adjust to changing priorities will be essential.

About Victoria Legal Aid:
Our vision is for a fair and just society where rights and responsibilities are upheld. With over 800 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. We also provide legal representation to those who need it most.

Employee benefits:
We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, family friendly policies and opportunities for professional development. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on achieving quality outcomes for disadvantaged Victorians.

How to apply:
Submit a current resume and completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments). You must complete the candidate application form to be considered for this role. Please also include the contact details of two referees.

To protect your safety and the health and safety of our staff, interviews for this role will take place online. If shortlisted for an interview you will be provided with further information about the process.

For further information review the attached position description or contact Carrie O'Shea, Managing Lawyer Sunshine on (03) 9300 5326.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday, 14 June 2021.