Senior Aboriginal Solicitor & Child Protection Lead

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative; Mooroopna; Vor Ort; AUD 99.000 - 116.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging

SCHADS Level 7 pay

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Employment Assistance Program

Laptop and mobile phone

Fleet cars

Zusammenfassung

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative is seeking a Principal Solicitor to join the Senior Leadership Team. You will guide legal support for Aboriginal children and families within the Child Protection framework and lead complex court matters in a culturally grounded setting.

The role requires an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidate with a current practising certificate and expertise in administrative law and Child Protection matters.

Qualifikationen

• Must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Current practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal history and its impact on families.
• Experience in administrative law and/or litigation with strong statutory interpretation skills.
• Experience with the Children Youth and Families Act (2005) and child protection matters.
• Organised file preparation and sensitive legal proceedings documentation.

Aufgaben

• Provide expert legal advice on Galnya Yarka and CBP functions under the Children’s Youth and Families Act.
• Represent Community Protecting Boorai’s and Galnya Yarka in Children’s Court matters.
• Review new legislation and advise on program needs and changes.
• Support and train Managers and Practitioners; contribute to court readiness.
• Build strong relationships with Marram‑Ngala Ganbu and Shepparton Children’s Court.

Kenntnisse

Aboriginal status

Practising certificate

Aboriginal history

Administrative law

Child Protection Act experience

Document management

Jobbeschreibung

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative is seeking a Principal Solicitor to join the Senior Leadership Team. You will guide legal support for Aboriginal children and families within the Child Protection framework and lead complex court matters in a culturally grounded setting.

The role requires an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidate with a current practising certificate and expertise in administrative law and Child Protection matters.