• Join a growing dynamic team at a regional legal service
• Full time or part time available (hours negotiable for right candidate), ongoing role 
• Classified as Level 7 SCHADS with Salary packaging available
• Supportive team environment and positive work culture 

About Us:

Gippsland Community Legal Services (GCLS) is an independent non-profit service managed by Anglicare Victoria. GCLS is funded by the Federal and State Governments to deliver free legal services throughout the Gippsland region. The mission of GCLS is to improve access to justice for all members of the Gippsland Community by providing legal advice and advocacy, empowering individuals, and groups through community education, and to remove systemic injustice by advocating for law reform. 

The Role

• Develop, co-ordinate and lead law reform, policy submissions, advocacy activities and funding advocacy to respond to existing and emerging legal need
• Identify and progress funding opportunities aligned with current and emerging strategic priorities to respond to legal need and reduce dependency on individual funding sources.
• Develop, maintain and report on impact measurement and evaluation frameworks to demonstrate organisational achievements and challenges.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need to:

• Hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, such as law, public policy, community development, social work, or other relevant area with extensive relevant experience.
• Excellent understanding of Government Policy in respect to Community Services, including legislative and policy frameworks, and legal systems.
• Demonstrated ability to support and drive the strategic impact and advocacy functions of a community legal service, working closely with a team of lawyers, paralegals, administrative staff, volunteers and students.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

For a detailed position description, click here:  Legal Service Strategic Lead PD LS M AW7 062026 V1.0.pdf

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and skills as relevant to the position. 

For further enquiries contact Program Manager Simon Suttie - simon.suttie@anglicarevic.org.au

Applications close Sunday 19 July 2025. 

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. If we identify suitable applicants prior to the posted closing date of the advert we may close the position early.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.