Full time ongoing position (part-time considered) Salary range: $113,668 - $131,153 (pro rata) plus super Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement Relocation supports available About the role Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our Mildura office, delivering high-quality legal services to clients across the Mallee region. This role focuses on complex criminal law and family violence matters, providing expert advocacy, advice and representation, and contributing to leadership, supervision and strategic work within the office. You will appear regularly in the Magistrates' and Children's Courts of Victoria, manage complex casework, and support improvement of criminal law services in a regional context. Relocation support may be available for suitable applicants moving to Mildura. Mildura offers affordable housing, a strong community and access to the Murray River and surrounding parks. This role is based at our Mildura office on Latji Latji, Barkindji, and Paakantji Country. About you As our ideal candidate, you will possess: A current unrestricted Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory). Significant experience in complex criminal law and family violence matters, including advocacy and representation. Advanced legal technical expertise and sound professional judgement. Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and support lawyers and senior lawyers. Strong communication skills and a client-centred approach to practice. A collaborative mindset and commitment to access to justice. Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate. Mildura may have other opportunities soon for entry level candidates. If you are interested in these roles, please contact the hiring manager for more information. About VLA We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve. Employee benefits A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements Hybrid work from home & office model Generous leave benefits, including: Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays) Paid gender affirmation leave Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals Free annual flu vaccinations Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources. How to apply To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team . For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Daniel Bakewell, Acting Regional Manager on (03) 9300 5389 or Daniel.bakewell@vla.vic.gov.au or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au . No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 16 February 2026. Other relevant information It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community. VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.
