Work with Us

Working with Us

We have a supportive team and we know supporting our clients requires varying and evolving skills and peer support. That is why we will provide regular training opportunities and we work as an integrated team. And as a team member, you can also access our free and confidential employee assistance counselling program and support from our in-house social work team.

We also offer generous leave options including the option for you to purchase leave, and we will consider flexible work arrangements. You also have the ability to salary package, potentially meaning a higher after tax income than if you earned the same wage at a for profit organisation.

We have great people that share the same vision and want to make a difference for our community.

We are committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and are committed to protecting children and young people from harm or abuse who come into contact with and/or access our service.

Applicants must undergo rigorous screening and recruitment processes, including providing evidence of current WWCC and National Police Check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Volunteer Program Update

We are currently reviewing our volunteer program and developing a new Volunteer Strategy to strengthen and enhance how we engage and support our volunteers. 

This process will help us better align volunteer opportunities with our service goals and community needs. While some programs, such as our night service, are temporarily paused during this review, we are still actively welcoming law student volunteers into our service. 

We appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to sharing updates as the new strategy takes shape. If you have any questions or would like to express interest in current or future opportunities, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

Volunteer Opportunities

We rely on volunteers, both students and lawyers, to assist with the delivery of our services, and we are incredibly grateful for their support and commitment.

We have many different types of volunteers who assist us, including:

• Volunteer lawyers
• Law students
• Community development students
• Board members
• Other professional roles as the need arises.

Volunteer Lawyers

We are currently reviewing and developing a new Volunteer Strategy to strengthen and enhance our volunteer engagement. As part of this process, our night service has been temporarily paused. 

Historically, our night service operated after hours every Tuesday from 6pm–8pm, offering legal advice in both general and family law. Volunteer lawyers played a vital role in delivering this service, assisting clients with matters such as separation, divorce, child contact, property settlement, motor vehicle accidents, neighbourhood disputes, and credit and debt issues. 

While the night service is on hold, we continue to welcome expressions of interest from lawyers with a current practising certificate and experience in family or general law. We value your support and will be in touch as new opportunities arise through our updated strategy. 

Law Students

We have an established volunteering program for law students that allows them to gain valuable legal experience in a variety of supervised roles. The areas in which we engage law student volunteers include solicitor assistance, court duty, community legal education, and general administration. 

Volunteer positions are dependent on availability, and we prefer volunteers to remain with our service for six to twelve months. We have the capacity to support between 12 and 15 volunteer students at any time and we keep prospective volunteer applications for up to six months from the initial time of contact. 

If you are considering volunteering with us, you can learn more about what to expect from the experience by reading Jack’s volunteer profile.

Community Development Students and Other Volunteers

From time to time, we offer placements to students undertaking community development or community services studies. We also provide opportunities for project-based volunteers with relevant skills and experience to assist with specific tasks. 

Volunteers placed in our community team have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working on a variety of community development projects including community legal education sessions, awareness-raising campaigns, and law reform activities. 

Contact us to express your interest or for more information about volunteering with our service bcls@barwoncommunitylegal.org.au