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VALS is made up of Victorias most committed legal advocates, professionals and support staff who work to advance Aboriginal self-determination and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Victoria of all ages.We know that our people make the difference. VALS is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion. We celebrate our team of diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and individuals from different cultures, language groups and experiences.Grow, develop and be rewardedYou will have:Opportunities to work on diverse matters and gain significant experience.Opportunities to develop your own expertise and collaborate with colleagues and partners in projects, policy and legal reformAccess to generous staff benefits such as salary packaging options, flexible working arrangement, TOIL, pre-purchased leave, paid parental, carer and cultural leave and much more.Benefits of working Part/Full-time at VALS:Getting paid 17.5% more when you take your annual leaveAdditional 5 days leave on top of the standard 20 days annual leave allowanceAccess to company vehicles for any work-related tripsSalary packaging of up to $15,900+ per FBT available via MaxxiaThese positions are classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, and only available to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peopleThe Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service frequently offers a number of employment opportunities within our Legal, Community Justice and Executive and Corporate Services.If you are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is seeking to work with our organisation please send your current resume along with your preferred area/role and region (metro, Loddon, Barwon etc.)To join our talent pool, please emailjobs@vals.org.au . We will contact you as new opportunities arise.How to applyTo apply for one of the above opportunities please provide:Acovering letteroutlining who you are and why you are suited to this position.Astatement addressing each of the key selection criteria applications submitted without a statement addressing the key selection criteria will not be accepted. Please note the key selection criteria is found within the position description.Yourresumedetailing your education and professional experience and two referees.Please submit your application tojobs@vals.org.auusing the subject line:POSITION TITLEWe do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No (search) fee will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of VALS.When offered a role at VALSOn offer of a position, it is mandatory for you to provide:Copy of your currentEmployee Working with Children Card.You will be required to complete a currentCriminal History Police Check.Up to datevaccination certificateorvalid medical exemptionProof of rights to work in Australia, i.e., a copy of an Australian Passport, Birth Certificate, or Immigration VISA documentationCopies of any certificates or degrees relevant to this role #J-18808-Ljbffr