Paralegal Support Worker

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Djirra Full time

About the role
- Full-time, fixed term 12 month position
- Make a difference
- Friendly inclusive office
- SCHCADS Level 4.1 - $77,584.00 plus superannuation

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.

Paralegal Support Workers provide wrap-around support within this model, including: 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 client’s experience of family violence and associated legal issues.

Essential:

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures and the issues affecting these societies, including family violence, sexual assault, family law and care and protection of children as well as the underlying contributing factors.
- Demonstrated high level oral communication and listening skills with particular capacity to communicate effectively and build strong trusting relationships with Aboriginal people and with clients who have experienced trauma.
- Experience or the capacity to gain experience in the provision of case management/support in the area of family violence/sexual assault or other crisis response, including knowledge of relevant service providers.
- Desirable_
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in client support or paralegal roles.
- Experience working with people experiencing family violence and/or sexual assault.

**Requirements**:

- National Police Check
- Working with Children’s Check
- Drivers Licence

**Benefits**:

- Attractive salary packaging options (including ability to package meals and entertainment)
- Generous leave provisions apply
- Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concerns
- Cultural awareness training in both formal and informal settings is provided

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information can be found in the position description here.

Position Description : Position Description - PLSW

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Profession: #Administration_and_Office_Support, #Community_Services, #Legal, #Social_and_Support_Work

Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Indigenous, #Law_Justice_and_Human_Rights

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