Why join the Federation?
Meaningful work with real impact
At the Federation, we are more than a peak body – we are a passionate, values driven team where every role contributes to a more just and equitable society, creating a fairer, more inclusive Victoria.
Our small team works at the intersection of community, law and systems change. In different ways, we all play a part in improving access to justice and amplifying the collective voice of community legal centres across the state.
Whether you are shaping policy, supporting member community legal centres, or strengthening our internal operations, our team contributes to advancing human rights, social justice and community legal services across Victoria.
If you are looking for a meaningful role that contributes to social justice and creates lasting change for communities, you will find purpose and connection with our team.
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A progressive and flexible workplace
We’re a people-centred workplace that supports balance and wellbeing and offers competitive employment benefits.
Our benefits include:
- Five weeks of annual leave, plus leave loading
- Paid closedown period between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid parental leave
- Paid family violence leave
- Paid cultural and ceremonial leave.
- Salary packaging to help increase your take-home pay
- Hybrid work arrangements, with flexibility to work from home and from our Melbourne CBD office
- Support for wellbeing, learning and professional development
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
Terms and conditions are under the Victorian Community Legal Centre Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027.
A diverse and inclusive environment
The Federation is committed to building a diverse workforce and enabling a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace. We welcome individuals with a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experience, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and racially marginalised and refugee backgrounds, people of all ages, neurodivergent people, gender diverse people and members of LGBTIQA+ communities and people with a lived experience of the issues we work on.
In 2025, the Federation was awarded the XREF Best Workplace Award.
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Internship opportunities at the Federation of Community Legal Centres
The Federation offers internships for students studying a Juris Doctor (JD) at the University of Melbourne. A ‘legal internship’ is an elective subject via formal application through the University of Melbourne where students are required to complete at least 15 days of unpaid practical legal experience. Interns at the Federation work with the policy team, contributing to research, working with members, and analysing policies and their implications on the communities that our sector serves. For further information, see University of Melbourne Juris Doctor Course Structure.
Employment opportunities at the Federation of Community Legal Centres
There are currently no opportunities available at the Federation.
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