- Advance justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- 24-month secondment to the Justice and Equity Centre, employed by Moray & Agnew
- Identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander role
Moray & Agnew and the Justice and Equity Centre (formerly the Public Interest Advocacy Centre or ‘PIAC’) have partnered to provide this unique opportunity.
This position is a 24-month secondment to the Justice and Equity Centre to undertake public interest casework and legal policy advocacy to advance the Centre’s priorities and strategy for working with First Nations people and communities.
The position is supported by Moray & Agnew, one of Australia’s leading specialist insurance law firms with over 700 employees nationally and forms a part of Moray & Agnew’s pro bono commitment.
The Justice and Equity Centre is a leading social justice law and policy centre. We build a fairer, stronger society by helping to change laws, policies and practices that cause injustice and inequality. On First Nations justice issues, we partner with Aboriginal organisations, bringing our strategic expertise to issues like child removals, over-policing and the need for truth-telling.
Reporting to the Justice and Equity Centre’s Principal Solicitor and working as part of the strategic litigation team, you will:
- Help identify barriers to justice and fairness facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, and implement legal and policy advocacy strategies to address those barriers.
- Provide legal assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, including undertaking strategic litigation under supervision to effect systemic change.
- Research and plan policy positions on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice issues.
- Contribute to the drafting of submissions, reports, articles and media releases to communicate the Centre’s policy positions on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice issues to decision-makers and the community.
We are seeking an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Lawyer with 0-3 years PAE and:
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong legal, technical and drafting skills
- The ability to deliver excellent client service
- The ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
- Maturity, initiative and good judgement
This position is only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. It is intended as a special measure to promote substantive equality for the purposes of s8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and the subject of an exemption granted under s126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977(NSW).
If you would like to join us in advocating for social justice, please apply via the Moray & Agnew website.
Please note there is no application close date, and we invite you to apply as soon as possible.
