Remand Support Practitioner: Trauma‑Informed Advocate

Victoria Legal Aid; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Victoria Legal Aid is hiring for a Remand Support Service practitioner to provide integrated, trauma‑informed advocacy for clients on remand. The role collaborates across health, housing, and legal supports to meet complex non-legal needs, within a flexible, team‑oriented environment.

Based in the Melbourne CBD, you will work with custodial and community partners, including after-hours shifts, to shape a groundbreaking service in the criminal justice system.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and negotiation with diverse clients and stakeholders.
• Understanding of remand/criminal justice issues and client advocacy in custody settings.
• Flexible, patient and non-judgmental approach; teamwork with non-legal and legal practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver integrated support via the Remand Support Service across allied health, legal, housing and advocacy services.
• Collaborate with non-legal and legal practitioners to advocate for clients and address complex needs.
• Roster may include afternoon, evening and weekend shifts, including public holidays (9am–9pm).
• Based at Melbourne CBD office and Melbourne Magistrates Court.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Remand experience

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Victoria Legal Aid is hiring for a Remand Support Service practitioner to provide integrated, trauma‑informed advocacy for clients on remand. The role collaborates across health, housing, and legal supports to meet complex non-legal needs, within a flexible, team‑oriented environment.

Based in the Melbourne CBD, you will work with custodial and community partners, including after-hours shifts, to shape a groundbreaking service in the criminal justice system.