Indigenous Family Law Leader — Access to Justice

Collaw; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 115,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Health and wellbeing allowance

Paid cultural leave

Job summary

Women's Legal Centre ACT in Canberra seeks an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lawyer to lead and practice within the Mulleun Mura Access to Justice Program. You will deliver culturally safe services, mentor staff, and advance gender equality and First Nations leadership through trauma-informed legal care.

You will work with solicitors, cultural support staff and partners to drive strategic planning, service innovation and law reform that improves outcomes for First Nations women and

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lawyer with family law experience and strong commitment to social justice.
• Demonstrated dedication to improving access to justice for First Nations women.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and relationship-building with Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Mentor emerging practitioners and strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Contribute to law reform, systemic advocacy and strategic program development.
• Represent WLC across legal sectors, communities and stakeholder forums.
• Collaborate on opportunities for advocacy and service innovation.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing team culture.

Skills

Family law experience

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

Admission as an Australian Legal Practitioner

Job description

Women's Legal Centre ACT in Canberra seeks an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lawyer to lead and practice within the Mulleun Mura Access to Justice Program. You will deliver culturally safe services, mentor staff, and advance gender equality and First Nations leadership through trauma-informed legal care.

You will work with solicitors, cultural support staff and partners to drive strategic planning, service innovation and law reform that improves outcomes for First Nations women and