* Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term (Parental Leave cover)
* Salary: $110,000 plus superannuation and salary packaging benefits
* Flexible Work: Hybrid working arrangements
Make a meaningful difference supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in the Mildura region.
About VALS
VALS is Victoria's only specialist Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering culturally safe legal and support services across the state. Our work spans child protection, family violence, family law, criminal law, youth justice, civil law and human rights, alongside wrap‐around community programs and advocacy.
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering and overseeing high‐quality family law services in the Mildura region.
You will:
* Deliver high‐quality casework in child protection, family violence and family law
* Provide urgent and after‐hours legal assistance as required
* Supervise and support Client Service Officers
* Build strong partnerships with Aboriginal community organisations, Victoria Legal Aid and local services
* Contribute to community legal education and practice development
* Lead a positive, inclusive and high‐performing team culture
About You
You are a confident and values‐driven legal professional with a commitment to culturally safe practice. You will bring:
* Admission (or eligibility) as a legal practitioner with an unrestricted practising certificate
* Minimum 4 years PAE in child protection, family violence and family law
* Strong advocacy skills and experience in urgent and complex matters
* Experience supervising or mentoring staffExcellent communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal communities
* Commitment to VALS values and understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal people in Victoria
Mandatory Checks
Working with Children Check, Driver Licence, Police Check, proof of work rights.
* Be part of Victoria's only specialist legal and support service dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
* Work in a culturally safe, community‐controlled environment driven by respect and self‐determination.
* Support women at one of the most critical points in their lives – your work truly matters.
* Access opportunities for development, collaboration and meaningful community engagement.
* Inclusive workplace welcoming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
VALS strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIASB+ communities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Recruitment adjustments are available on request.
#J-18808-Ljbffr