1 x Full time or part time ongoing position 1 x Full time or part time parental leave backfill position up to January 2027 2 x Full time or part time maximum term positions up to 12 months Salary range: $90,871 - $104,924 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model About the role We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join VLA as Legal Assessors in the Legal Practice area. Legal Assessors are responsible for: Assessing requests for grants of legal assistance in complex family law, criminal law and civil law proceedings; Attending and appearing in court on behalf of Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) in relation to funding decisions made by VLA and providing legal support to the Managing Lawyer and the leadership team; Providing advice to the leadership team on policy issues affecting VLA and assisting in the development and implementation of changes to VLA's guidelines, scales of fees and policies. This role can be based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country or our regional offices . About you As our ideal candidate, you will possess: The ability to analyse and interpret laws and policies and apply them to complex facts and situations. Strong commitment to building collaborative relationships within the team and across the organisation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal to translate complex legal content into plain language. A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory) We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples. Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities. About Victoria Legal Aid 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 Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements Hybrid work from home & office model (2 days onsite, 3 days WFH) Training and professional development opportunities Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club (and salary package the cost) Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office) Access to discounted Private Health Insurance How to apply To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria . 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 Catherine Ritchie, Coordinator – Legal Assessments on (03) 9606 5259 or Renee Rao, Recruitment and Retention Consultant on recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au . No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 8 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.
