Lawyer, Seniors Law

The Lawyer, Senior Law is focussed on building the capacity of health staff to identify and respond to financial abuse of older people. In addition, the role supports our project outreach work, supporting older people to put future planning documents in place as a preventative measure against future abuse with opportunities for law reform research and strategic advocacy. 

Our Team

Justice Connect believes in a world in which legal support is within everyone’s reach. In the face of rising levels of unmet legal need, our 2028 strategy sees us put people first, innovating to build our communities' skills, knowledge, and confidence, and grow access to legal support.

Our Seniors Law program helps older people who are experiencing or at risk of elder abuse to understand and assert their rights, make informed decisions, and plan for the future.

Working through Health Justice Partnerships in Victoria and New South Wales, our lawyers collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide support in trusted and accessible settings. We take a holistic approach to address both the legal and non-legal drivers of elder abuse, aiming to protect older people’s autonomy, safety, and choice as they age. 

Our ideal candidate

You'll bring the following skills and experience to the team:

• Legal qualifications and unrestricted Practising Certificate
• Technical expertise or ability to upskill
• Autonomous
• Team player and collaborative
• Motivated by challenges
• Problem solver

You’ll also need to demonstrate commitment to Justice Connect's vision, strategy, and values of being client-centered, responsive, inclusive, innovative, collaborative, and impactful.

What you’ll achieve in the role

• Support the Victorian Health Justice partnerships through casework, training or referrals
• Support Conversation Guide workshops and pro bono clinics
• Contribute to the team's strategic initiative, projects that align with Justice Connect's strategy
• Research, law reform, advocacy opportunities with external stakeholder engagement
• Contribute to funding reports

A week in this role

If you were here last week, you would have:

• Attended onsite at Health Justice Partnerships in Melbourne and prepare discrete advice, provide training or promote information resources
• Attended team meetings
• Participated in team deliverables for funders
• Facilitated a Conversation Guide workshop with older persons in the community
• Promoted Seniors Law pro bono clinics to member firms

What we offer

If you want your next role to have purpose, support your growth, and help you build meaningful connections, Justice Connect is the place to work.

We’re committed to creating an environment where people thrive. Our benefits include:

• A flexible hybrid working model (minimum 40% in-office across the month)
• Salary packaging to make part of your income tax-free
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities: face-to-face, online, and on demand
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata), leave loading and additional paid leave over the end-of-year closure period
• 15 days paid personal leave per calendar year (pro rata)
• 10 days paid study leave per calendar year (pro rata)
• 5 days paid, and 5 days unpaid cultural leave per calendar year (pro rata)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support for you and your immediate family
• Free flu vaccinations
• An inclusive and diverse culture that values continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainability

Important role information

The position reports to the Manager, Seniors Law.

Employment is fixed term, part time 22.5 hours per week until 30 June 2028.

The salary for this role is $112,232.84 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation which will be paid according to statutory requirement, with annual leave loading, additional leave benefits and generous salary packaging options. 

This role can be based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Boon Wurrung Country. We have flexible hybrid working arrangements, so you’ll spend 40% of your time in the office each month.

How to apply

Please upload your resume and a cover letter which outlines your skills and experience that will help you achieve success in this role. 

For further information contact Linh Le Hume, Manager - Seniors Law via phone 02 8599 2116.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.