Project Manager, Sector Projects – Federation of Community Legal Centres – Melbourne VIC

The Senior Legal Policy Adviser will coordinate and promote the systemic advocacy and law reform strategies of the community legal sector, drawing on the experiences of member community legal centres and their clients. The role aims to influence government policy and legislation through supporting strategic projects and government engagement activities and requires a well-developed understanding of the role of systemic advocacy in the community legal sector. The Senior Legal Policy Adviser plays a convening role, working collaboratively with the Federation team and membership to affect change. The Senior Legal Policy Adviser will coordinate, research and develop law reform and policy submissions to promote a collective voice on issues relevant to the community legal sector. With a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, the Senior Legal Policy Adviser will convene and work with members to improve legal outcomes for communities.