The social housing lawyer advises community members on issues such as tenancy rights and obligations, consumer credit/debt issues, and violations. The lawyer will also work closely with the MVLS team of Community Engagement Officers (residents of Flemington and Ascot Vale Estate) to develop and execute a community engagement campaign to increase the legal competence of social housing tenants on general legal issues, develop multilingual community resources, and build relationships with key stakeholders. You have the opportunity to join the Moonee Valley Legal Services team as the organization embarks on a transformative expansion. If you`re passionate about working proactively to empower community members to access culturally engaging and accessible legal services, this is the role for you. Moonee Valley Legal Service Inc (MVLS) is a not-for-profit organization that began operations in 1985 (formerly known as Essendon Community Legal Centre). The Centre is a non-profit community service administered by an honorary board of trustees funded primarily by the Commonwealth and state governments through the CLSP program. MVLS provides free legal advice, support, and referrals to people who live, work, or study in the Moonee Valley City watershed, as well as free legal education for organizations, departments, and the wider community. Here you will find your local legal department. Support the residents of the Town of Moonee Valley with their legal needs. Please submit your request as soon as possible. This role must be paid at Level 5 (2010 Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Awards).

Successful applicants may be offered 5% more than the scholarship at the end of the probationary period. In order to ensure a location-based approach, the lawyer will also make assignments in estates, including: Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis until the position is filled, as we are trying to address an urgent need. For more details on role applications, you can contact Katia Lallo at klallo@mvls.org.au under the subject line: Social Housing Lawyer Application via EthicalJobs.