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Position: Youth Crime Lawyer(s) (2 positions)

Basis: Full-time or Part-time

Duration: Contract – 2 years  

Location: Carlton

Youthlaw is seeking 2 enthusiastic and experienced lawyers to join our expanding crime team to develop and deliver a new crime service to reduce entry and progression of 18- to 25-year-olds into the criminal justice system.  

Working closely as a team that includes a social worker you will provide early intervention legal and non-legal support & services to young people. 

This role will include contributing to legal system reform and participating in advocacy about the overrepresentation and criminalisation of young people aged 18-25.  

We are offering 2 positions, on full-time or part-time basis.   

We pride ourselves on providing a family-friendly and flexible work environment and our office operates on a hybrid model  

For further details and how to apply please see the Position Description.

Apply for the position here.

Applications close Monday 20th January 2025 at 5pm.


Position: Social Worker – Youthlaw Early Intervention Crime Team

Basis: Full-time or part-time

Duration: Contract – 2 Years

Location: Carlton  

Youthlaw is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic social worker to join our early intervention crime team.  

The position will work in an integrated practice environment delivering a new crime service to prevent entry and progression of 18- to 25-year-olds into the criminal justice system.  

Working closely as a team you will provide early intervention services including assessment supported referral and short-term case work to young people. 

This role will include contributing to system reform and participating in advocacy about the overrepresentation and criminalisation of young people aged 18-25.  

The position is available full-time or on a part-time basis.   

Youthlaw is a family-friendly and flexible workplace, and our office operates on a hybrid model  

For further details and how to apply please see the Position Description.

Apply for the position here.

Applications close Monday 20th January 2025 at 5pm.


Position: Senior Social Worker at Youthlaw

Basis: Part-time (0.6FTE)  

Location: Carlton

Youthlaw, a statewide youth legal service based in Carlton, seeks an experienced Social Worker to supervise a small number of Youthlaw social workers and RMIT social work placement students, and contribute to the development of our multidisciplinary practice.  

The position is 0.6 FTE. Generous salary and conditions. We require onsite presence most Fridays during RMIT semesters but otherwise can offer flexibility to work across a number of days and some work from home.  

For further details please see the Position Description.

Apply for the position here.

Applications close Wednesday January 15th 2025 at 5pm.

Interviews will take place the week of 20th January 2025.