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Project Worker

Ballarat & Grampians Community Legal Service is seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill a part-time, 12 month parental leave position.

This role will support the organisation to implement their Monitoring & Evaluation Framework including collecting, analysing and reporting data to funders, staff and external stakeholders.

You will undertake a range of Community Development activities including the preparation and coordination of Community and Professional Legal Education, participation in networks and stakeholder engagement activities, and more specifically coordinate campaigns such as 16 Days of Activism, International Women's Day and Law Week.

To be successful in this role you would have the ability to multitask, manage multiple projects at one time and work in collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders, community groups, staff and volunteers.
An understating and commitment to the principles of social justice and the ability to work effectively with vulnerable cohorts would be necessary in this role.

BGCLS values diversity, inclusivity, work life balance and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated.

Application Process
Applications must include the following to be considered:
  • Candidate Application form
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume/CV

Applications should be addressed to Lisa Buckland, Executive Officer and forwarded electronically to recruitment@bgcls.org.au in PDF format. Please click on the link below and the document will open.

Candidate Application Form
Position Description

Applications close Friday 17th June at 5:00pm.

The recruitment process is expected to comprise three stages for short-listed applicants:
  • Formal application
  • Interview with the selection panel
  • Professional reference checks

Volunteers


​Volunteers are integral to the establishment and maintenance of our service delivery model, which is fundamentally different to the services available elsewhere in the private legal system. Volunteer Solicitors must have a current practising certificate. 

We note that our volunteer programs are currently suspended, however if you would like to volunteer, please send an email to reception.

Further Education Student Placement


​BGCLS provides a variety of opportunities for university students in various areas of study including Law, Social Work and Criminal Justice.

We note that our student placement programs are currently suspended, however if you would like to be considered for student placement, please contact send an email to reception.