Legal Advisor
Core
Provides authoritative, culturally informed legal advice and strategic leadership to VACYPA and the Aboriginal community-controlled organisation (ACCO) sector, leading the planning and operationalisation of new information sharing functions under the Youth Justice Act 2024.
Role type
Senior Legal Advisor (Aboriginal Justice & Policy)
Builds
Strategic legal frameworks and policy implementations for Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care (ACAC) providers
Domain
Aboriginal Justice, Youth Justice, Public Policy
Required skills
Aboriginal legal frameworks expertise, Youth Justice Act knowledge, policy development, strategic planning, trauma-informed practice, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Experience with ACCO sector, implementation of information sharing functions, legislative compliance
Technologies
Legal research tools, policy management systems
Responsibilities
Lead planning and operationalisation of new information sharing functions under the Youth Justice Act 2024, support ACAC providers to apply legislative frameworks in day-to-day work, assist with policy and practice development for ACAC providers, provide coordinated implementation advice on legal matters affecting ACAC providers
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership