Senior Project Officer - Community Legal Education

• Ongoing full-time
• Competitive salary package up to $155,825. Package includes salary ($125,693.00- $138,510.00), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Location: Open to various locations and will require the ability to travel in greater Sydney and remote locations as needed

About us

Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices.

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to work with the Community Legal Education (CLE) team, all areas of the organisation, and external stakeholders, to manage and co-ordinate, develop and deliver tailored, innovative and collaborative education and information solutions in line with the team and organisation’s strategic plans and objectives. The role will work closely with the Solicitor in Charge (SIC) in the delivery of CLE services and provide high level expertise in planning and delivery of CLE programs, projects and resources.

About you

We are looking for a committed and collaborative individual with experience working in community legal education. You will have demonstrated strong project management skills and experience in developing, co-ordinating and implementing CLE projects. You will possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to engage stakeholders and ensure project deliverables are met to develop and deliver effective CLE programs, strategies and resources for Legal Aid NSW clients.

We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!

We are committed to diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.

We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities. 

We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognised as leaders in the area of flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life.

The essential requirements for this role

You must:

• be willing to do a Criminal Record Check
• hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)
• have the ability to travel in greater Sydney and remote locations as needed.

How to apply

You MUST submit your application online. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.

Your application must include:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages).
  
  In your cover letter, please outline your skills and experience in planning, developing and implementing community education projects/strategies and delivering targeted community education in partnership with the community and/or other stakeholders.

Make sure your application is complete and you have answered all questions before you submit it.

Do you need help to apply?

It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:

• If you have questions about the role, you can contact Emma Langton-French on Emma.Langton-French@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or +61 (02) 9213 5296
• If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
• The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate.
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Application closes: Sunday 2 February 2025, 11:59pm