Legal Administrative Coordinator

at  Djirra

About the role

• Fulltime, ongoing position
• Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 3, Pay Point 3 $74, 738.56
• Convenient inner-city location
• Join a passionate, dedicated and committed team at Djirra that are making a difference

About the Role

The Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service (AFVLS) is a program of Djirra. AFVLS provides legal and non-legal assistance and facilitates access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced family violence or sexual assault. AFVLS’s legal services include advice, representation and advocacy in the areas of

• child protection
• family violence intervention orders
• family law; and
• victims of crime assistance

AFVLS operates a culturally safe, trauma informed, holistic and intensive client service model. Clients are assisted by Lawyers and Paralegal Support Workers to access a variety of legal, social, psychological, cultural, health and other support services to address their complex needs and issues.
The Legal Administrative Coordinator will work closely with AFVLS management to coordinate and deliver administrative services for the AFVLS team, including reception duties, maintenance of rosters and general office administration including archiving. A high level of efficiency is required to support AFVLS Victoria’s daily operations. The Legal Administrative Coordinator will work within Djirra’s overall policies, procedures and administrative systems.
Requirements

Essential

• A Victorian Employees Working With Children’s Check card
• Police Check
• Driver’s License

Desirable

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an administration/reception/support role.

Benefits

• Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
• Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
• Collaborative and inclusive team
• Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
• Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
• Cultural awareness training in both formal and informal settings is provided
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff

Position Description : Position Description - Legal Administrative Coordinator - 2023
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
To apply, please follow the link below and submit your resume, a brief cover letter and completed application form.
Please do not hesitate to contact Teresa Kyprianou, HR Advisor at hr@djirra.org.au for a confidential discussion if you would like further information.

• Fulltime, ongoing position
• Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 3, Pay Point 3 $74, 738.56
• Convenient inner-city location
• Join a passionate, dedicated and committed team at Djirra that are making a differenc