Remand Support Practitioner — Trauma-Informed Advocate

Legal Aid; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid WFH & office model

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Job summary

Legal Aid in Melbourne CBD is launching a Remand Support Service that provides integrated advocacy across legal, housing, health and community services. The role operates within a trauma-informed framework, focusing on non-legal needs and strong cross-agency collaboration.

The successful candidate will have experience in social work, mental health, housing, or related fields, with an ability to engage with First Nations Australians and understand impacts of colonisation and systemic racism.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of remand/criminalised populations and advocacy on their behalf.
• Flexible, patient and non-judgmental approach with transparency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver integrated remand support in collaboration with legal, housing, health and community services.
• Advocate for clients and build trust with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Skills

Communication & negotiation

Remand/criminal justice awareness

Flexible, compassionate approach

Team collaboration

Advocacy experience

Job description

Legal Aid in Melbourne CBD is launching a Remand Support Service that provides integrated advocacy across legal, housing, health and community services. The role operates within a trauma-informed framework, focusing on non-legal needs and strong cross-agency collaboration.

The successful candidate will have experience in social work, mental health, housing, or related fields, with an ability to engage with First Nations Australians and understand impacts of colonisation and systemic racism.