Paralegal Support Worker
Paralegal Support Worker
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$ 91587 - 91587
1 Vacancy
Job Description
- Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer SCHCADS Level 4 Pay Point 4 $91587.60 pa
- Full time Ongoing
- Work close to home based at our new Warrnambool centre
About the Role
The Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service (AFVLS) a program of Djirra is seeking a dedicated Paralegal Support Worker based in Melton to provide vital wrap-around support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by family violence and sexual assault. In this role youll help clients navigate complex legal and social systems offering emotional court and practical support while connecting them to critical services in a culturally safe trauma-informed environment.
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. AFVLSs 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.
Paralegal Support Workers provide emotional support; court support; direct financial support; support in interactions with police; support with access to legal aid; support accessing transport; and connecting clients with culturally safe counselling and support services to address the underlying social issues giving rise to the clients experience of family violence and associated legal issues.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Djirra website Join our Team page. Please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at for a confidential discussion if you would like further information.
To apply please click the apply button and submit your resume cover letter and completed screening questions which will be sent via email once you have submitted your application. Please note screening questions are a requirement of your application. During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process.
Requirements
Essential
- A Victorian Employees Working with Childrens Check card or willing to obtain one
- Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirras expense
- Drivers License
Desirable
- Qualification in community service or paralegal studies.
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 both formal and informal settings is provided
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
