Senior Community Lawyer Social Security Rights Victoria
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Job Location:
Heidelberg - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join Our Growing Team at Holstep Health!
- Position: Senior Community Lawyer - Social Security Rights Victoria
- Location: West Heidelberg based
- Fulltime/0.8 FTE
- CLC MEA - SCHADS LVL 6
- 2-year fixed term extension subject to funding
YOUR NEW ROLE:
Join the growing Community Legal Services program at Holstep Health which includes West Heidelberg Community Legal and Social Security Rights Victoria. Our integrated model is embedded within one of Victorias biggest community health providers.
YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Delivering high quality legal information advice casework and representation services to vulnerable and disadvantaged community members experiencing social security-related legal needs.
- Contributing to stakeholder engagement and identifying and responding to systemic issues arising from casework and engagement activities.
- Assisting in the support and supervision of lawyers volunteers and secondees.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- A minimum of four years post admission experience.
- Holder of current Victorian practising certificate.
- Understanding of and/or capacity to develop expertise in relevant areas of law and practice with a focus on social security and administrative law.
- Demonstrated experience in client file management work and capacity to follow file and risk management procedures with minimal supervision.
- Flexible and proactive with strong organisational and time management skills including the ability to manage competing demands prioritise tasks and solve problems.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please review the attached position description. To apply either submit your application via the platform or email your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Holstep Health we embrace diversity inclusion and flexibility encouraging you to bring your whole self to work. As part of our team youll be supported in your growth and professional development. We also offer:
- Generous salary packaging
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunities for additional leave
To learn more visit our Work for Us page.
Please submit the following:
- A cover letter
- Your resume (including two recent referees)
- A response to the key selection criteria (outlined in the position description)
At Holstep Health we celebrate diversity and inclusion. No matter your background religion sexual orientation age or gender we encourage all individuals to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Business Risk
- Compliance
- Intellectual Property Law
- Policy Management
- Risk Analysis
- Bar
- Banking
- Conflict Management
- Supreme Court
- Reporting
- Business Objectives
- Client Management
