The Organisation The Women’s Legal Centre ACT (‘The Centre’) is a specialist women’s community legal centre providing crucial legal and social support services to women in Canberra to keep them safe and in control of their lives. Their mission is to use the legal system to improve women’s lives and advance gender equality. The Centre’s legal practice areas include Family Law, Employment, Discrimination and Sexual Harassment, Migration and the Sexual Violence Legal Service. The Centre also includes the Mulleun Mura Access to Justice Program, which is a specialist program for First Nations women, led by First Nations women. Benefits and Culture Attractive remuneration, generous salary packaging, additional leave and wellbeing benefits Work in modern, centrally appointed offices with a high energy and diverse team Genuine commitment to positive and inclusive organisational culture The Role Reporting to the Client Services Manager, this important and diverse role provides reception, administration and client support, whilst also being the first point of contact for the Centre’s existing clients and stakeholders. You will be responsible for responding to a range of enquiries from women seeking assistance, current clients, volunteers, probono partners and referring agencies. Duties will include: - Manage and coordinate client appointment systems, bookings, reminders and scheduling requests Ensure awareness of community organisations to support referrals or connection of clients to other agencies as required Assist with regular reporting activities, including data entry and analysis tasks Support all practice areas within the Centre through managing administrative systems and processes Skills Required You have a professional disposition and previous experience from reception and office administration roles. You can provide efficient administrative support, alongside your highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. Additionally, you bring: - Natural ability to remain calm, resilient and adaptable to change in a busy working environment Ability to communicate clearly and empathically with a wide range of stakeholders, including from diverse backgrounds or those in distress and affected by trauma Confidence using MS Office and familiarity with CRM systems and databases
The Organisation The Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS) is a unique and specialist community legal centre providing legal and advocacy support for people with intellectual disability and/or cognitive impairments across New South Wales. As the only service of its kind in Australia, IDRS operates with a strong human rights focus to empower individuals who are often excluded from equal access to justice. IDRS operates two key programs: the Ability Rights Centre (ARC), offering free civil and criminal legal services to people with cognitive impairment, and the Justice Advocacy Service (JAS), a 24/7 statewide support program for people with cognitive impairments in police and court settings. Together, these programs make a critical difference in the lives of over 3,000 people each year. Benefits & Culture Be part of a passionate and skilled team working towards justice and inclusion High-impact role in a respected and growing organisation Central Sydney location, with hybrid working arrangements Flexible, supportive, and inclusive work environment Generous salary packaging options Ongoing professional development opportunities Strong focus on staff wellbeing, collaboration, and values-driven leadership The Role In this senior leadership position, you will lead the Ability Rights Centre community legal service, managing complex legal matters while supervising a team of solicitors, advocates and administrative staff to deliver high-quality, client-centred services. The role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring a strong understanding of legal practice, staff leadership, and the unique challenges faced by clients with cognitive impairments. You’ll play a key part in shaping systemic outcomes and advocating for change while ensuring day-to-day service excellence. Specifically you will: Deliver expert legal advice and representation on complex matters involving people with cognitive disabilities Provide professional supervision, mentoring and legal oversight to ARC staff Lead engagement with courts, tribunals, government bodies and other stakeholders Contribute to legal policy, law reform and the broader strategic direction of IDRS Skills Required You are an experienced and compassionate legal professional with a strong commitment to social justice and particularly people with cognitive disabilities. Your legal expertise is matched by your ability to lead and mentor a team, manage complex legal matters, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, rights-based services. You understand the challenges that people with intellectual disability face when navigating the legal system, and you are passionate about removing those barriers. You’ll bring sound judgement, leadership, and a collaborative approach to your work. You are confident working in a high-volume environment, balancing operational responsibilities with strategic oversight, and you thrive in roles that require both legal acumen and team development. Key requirements include: Eligibility to hold a NSW practising certificate and significant post-admission experience Demonstrated leadership and supervision of staff in legal or advocacy settings Strong communication, legal drafting, and client engagement skills Experience working with and/or advocating for people with cognitive disabilities Experience working in a community legal service or knowledge of the community legal sector
About The Organisation Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) is a dynamic and respected multidisciplinary community legal organisation working to advance human rights, fairness, and justice across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. ECLC is deeply committed to supporting people experiencing disadvantage, particularly those impacted by family violence, through an innovative, integrated practice model where a multidisciplinary team work together to deliver holistic services to clients facing complex challenges. With a longstanding and innovative commitment to addressing family violence, ECLC leads programs that integrate legal and community services to deliver holistic, trauma-informed support. These include the Mabels, WELS and SAGE programs, all designed to empower women to navigate legal options and increase their safety and wellbeing. Benefits and Culture Supportive, values-driven workplace culture Hybrid workplace with the ability to work-from-home Office locations in Box Hill, Boronia & Yarra Ranges, close to public transport & parking Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging, leave loading, wellbeing, cultural & additional gifted leave Reflective practice & ongoing professional development The Role This position plays a vital role across ECLC’s Mabels, WELS and SAGE programs, providing legal advice and casework to women experiencing or at risk of family violence. As a lawyer working within an integrated practice team, you will collaborate closely with Family Violence Advocates, Maternal and Child Health Nurses, Aboriginal community-controlled organisations and other support services to offer holistic support. You’ll deliver trauma-informed legal assistance in family violence and related family law matters at outreach sites including Maternal Child Health services, Eastern Health locations, and Aboriginal Healing Services. The position also contributes to community legal education, secondary consultations, and strengthening relationships with service partners to support early intervention and culturally safe service delivery. Skills & Experience You will be a qualified and compassionate lawyer with a strong commitment to social justice and an understanding of the complex nature of family violence. You’ll bring a collaborative, trauma-informed approach to your work and the ability to engage respectfully with women from diverse backgrounds. To be successful in this role, you will have: Eligibility to hold an unrestricted employee practising certificate in Victoria Experience in family violence, family law and related legal areas Ability to work independently across multiple outreach locations Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams Experience working with women from diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally and linguistically diverse groups
The Organisation The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is a member based peak body for community broadcasters dedicated to supporting and championing community broadcasting in Australia. Community radio plays a crucial role in serving groups often overlooked by mainstream media delivering programming tailored to the interests and needs of local communities, reflecting Australia's open society, strong democracy and vibrant culture. Each week more than five million Australians tune in to over 500 community-owned licenced services. The Role The Chief Financial and Risk Officer leads financial strategy, risk and governance and financial sustainability across the CBAA Group which includes the CBAA and associated entities, the Local and Independent News Association (LINA), and Disability Media Australia (DMA). You will be responsible for ensuring strong financial systems, performance, risk management and strategic financial planning aligned with each entity’s goals and the Group’s shared services model. Reporting directly to the CEO, and playing a key role as a member of the senior leadership team, you will: provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to the group take a hands-on role managing financial accounting, compliance, assets and risk deliver timely and accurate reports to boards in the group, the CEO and senior team adopt the role of business partner and advisor manage and develop a high performing finance team build trusted relationships with external partners and stakeholder Skills Required You will be a proven leader with experience in a similar executive leadership role who possesses high level financial and risk management experience. This will include experience preparing and presenting financial reports to senior boards and committees. Ideally you have broad knowledge of accounting for membership, government, philanthropic organisations including grants acquittals. You have well-developed interpersonal engagement and communication skills including the ability to translate financial information to a variety of stakeholders. You will also: have the ability to manage a team to deliver high quality and timely services demonstrate high level strategic thinking and problem-solving skills hold a recognised accounting qualification (CA/CPA or equivalent) 
