Community Lawyer – ROSE

10 hours ago

Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Eastern Community Legal Centre Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year


• Support a dynamic and growing not-for-profit organisation


• Caring, supportive and professional organisation culture


• Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging, leave loading, and additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year


• Work type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Fixed-Term Maternity Leave Contract until September 2026


• Location: Box Hill and Boronia offices, with hybrid working and travel to other locations as required

About Us

Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) is a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems, progress fair outcomes, and support the wellbeing and resilience of communities and community members in Melbourne's East.

ECLC provides legal assistance and community engagement across a broad catchment, with offices in Box Hill, Boronia, and Healesville, and outreach locations across the region. Our integrated practice model brings together legal professionals, financial counsellors, advocates, and community development workers to deliver holistic support to clients and communities. ECLC's ROSE (Rights of Seniors in the East) program is a specialist elder abuse response initiative delivered in partnership with Oonah and other key organisations.

About the Role

The Community Lawyer – ROSE will be a vital member of ECLC's Elder Abuse Response team, working within a multidisciplinary model alongside a Financial Counsellor and Elder Abuse Advocate. This role delivers client-centred and trauma-informed legal services to older people experiencing elder abuse, while also contributing to community education, partnership development, law reform, and continuous improvement of the ROSE program.

You'll provide legal advice and casework, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and support systemic change through education and advocacy. The role also includes occasional secondary consultations and participation in external forums.

About You

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced lawyer who is committed to social justice and supporting older people experiencing vulnerability.

You will be a confident communicator and collaborator, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and community partners. You'll bring a proactive mindset, strong legal expertise, and a passion for community engagement and education. You'll also be comfortable using technology to support a digitally capable and flexible workplace.

Specifically, you will have:


• An unrestricted Employee Practising Certificate in Victoria (or eligibility)


• Demonstrated post-admission experience in legal matters relevant to elder abuse and older people, including family violence, wills and estates, property, trusts, guardianship and administration, and/or criminal law


• Current Victorian Driver's Licence (or eligibility)


• Demonstrated commitment to meeting the legal needs of people experiencing vulnerability


• Experience preparing and delivering education sessions to professionals and/or community members


• Understanding of elder abuse as a form of family violence and experience working in multidisciplinary environments


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to simplify legal jargon


• Ability to work independently and remotely, as well as collaboratively within a team


• Confidence in using ICT-based devices, applications, and software to support productivity and communication

Desirable:


• Community language skills or experience working with CALD and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities


• Experience in Elder Law, including estate planning, substitute decision-making, and family care agreements


• Experience working with clients with cognitive impairment and assessing legal capacity

If you want to contribute to the success of an organisation working towards a community that respects and upholds the values of human rights, fairness and justice, please apply by forwarding:


• A cover letter


• Your CV


• Responses to the key selection criteria contained in the position description

By clicking on the Apply button on this page.

Please click the description folder icon under job details to download the position description.

For questions, please contact Belinda Lo via email on

Applications must clearly address the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

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