Senior Family Lawyer

Victorian Government • Geelong Region • 1w ago

Maximum term position up to 20 April 2028 Salary range: $104,925 - $122,409 plus super Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement About the roleVictoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking an experienced family lawyer to deliver high-quality legal services to clients experiencing family law and family violence, including intervention order matters. In this role, you will manage complex casework, represent clients in court, and appear as a duty lawyer in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, including through the Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) project. You will also provide supervision, mentoring and training to junior lawyers, contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment. Why Geelong? The Geelong office is just over an hour drive from Melbourne and Ballarat. All the amenities of a city, without the extended commute to work. Exposure to multiple practice areas including summary crime, indictable crime, youth crime, child protection, family violence, and family law. Opportunity to lead the delivery of community legal education and stakeholder engagement in the region. Feel a sense of connectedness and community from working in regional Australia. This role is based at our Geelong office on Wadawurrung Country. About youAs our ideal candidate, you will possess: Strong knowledge and practical experience in family law and family violence, including intervention order matters and relevant court processes. Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers. High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective professional relationships and communicate confidently with clients, courts and stakeholders. A current unrestricted Australian practicing certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory). Entitled to practise in federal courts and courts exercising federal jurisdiction (entry on the High Court's Register of Practitioners) (mandatory). 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. About VLAWe 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 applyTo 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 Marquita Nolan, Regional Manager on (03) 5226 5696 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au. No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 3 May 2026. Other relevant informationIt 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.

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