Managing Lawyer – Migrant Workers Centre Inc.

Job Description

• Exciting full-time role with a diverse team in a progressive organisation
• Salary range from $113,000 to $130,000
• 12% employer superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements and a monthly RDO

About the Role

Are you a qualified legal practitioner with 2 years post-admission experience and a passion in industrial law and social justice? Are you keen to improve the lives and working conditions of migrant workers in Victoria? If so, this is the perfect job for you.

The Migrant Workers Centre Inc. (MWC) is seeking to employ a full-time Managing Lawyer to lead the MWC’s enforcement work as part of an integrated service model.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide high-quality legal services and support to migrant workers, work alongside team members to contribute to the MWC’s growth, and collaborate with migrant communities, unions, and other organisations to support the MWC’s mission and ensure migrant workers’ rights are respected.

The role is based out of our office in Carlton, Victoria, with flexible working arrangements available.

The MWC recognises diversity as one of its strengths and is committed to the ongoing development of its team members. We encourage people of all backgrounds and ability to apply if you have an aspiration to work collectively towards a fairer world.

About You
To be successful in this role, you would:

• Be a qualified legal practitioner with at least 2 years post-admission experience;
• Hold (or be eligible to hold) a Principal Practising Certificate in the state of Victoria;
• Have significant understanding of industrial laws and regulations, and substantial experience in litigation, mediation, and negotiation in employment law;
• Have high level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise and communicate effectively and sensitively with clients and stakeholders with complex needs and from diverse backgrounds;
• Be committed to social justice values and the MWC’s mission to advance the rights of migrant workers;
• Have a valid visa that provides work rights or be an Australian citizen or permanent resident;
• Conversational comprehension of a language other than English is highly desirable.

The Key Selection Criteria can be found in the Position Description. When applying for the role, please include a cover letter addressing each of the key selection criteria.

Applications without a cover letter or that do not address the criteria within the position description, will not be considered.

Remuneration and Benefits
The role has a ranging salary of $113,000 – $130,000 plus 12% superannuation, a monthly RDO and a range of additional benefits, included in our collective agreement. This includes flexible working hours, a monthly RDO, and cultural leave provisions to allow team members observe cultural or ceremonial obligations not otherwise provided for under Victorian public holidays.

About the Migrant Workers Centre
The MWC is a not-for-profit organisation open to workers in Victoria who were born overseas. We connect migrant workers with one another and empower them to understand and enforce their rights. The Migrant Workers Centre assists workers from emerging communities to address problems they encounter in workplaces and collaborates with unions and community partners to seek long-term solutions to the exploitation of migrant workers.

The Centre’s activities are organised around three areas of work:

• Education – helping migrant workers to understand their rights at work by delivering community education that is culturally and linguistically appropriate.
• Enforcement – assisting migrant workers who are experiencing workplace issues, such as wage theft and discrimination, to enforce their workplace rights and win just outcomes.
• Advocacy – working with migrant communities to improve their lives in Australia by conducting research, empowering community leaders and members, and advocating to decision-makers.

For more information about the role please see the Position Description. If you have any questions, you can contact us at [email protected], using the subject line: Managing Lawyer enquiry via Legal/Jobs.

Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing date.