Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $90,871 - $104,924
Grade: WVR 3.2
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: VG/VLA/RSD/1902735
Provide high quality legal assistance to clients in criminal law and family violence matters, including duty lawyer work, case management, and representing clients in court, to support fair access to justice.
* 2x full time maximum term position 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 two experienced lawyers to join our Broadmeadows team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality legal services, including duty lawyer services, casework, and legal advice, mainly in criminal law and family violence matters.
You will represent clients in courts and tribunals and help people who may face barriers in accessing the justice system.
The Broadmeadows team provides legal services across criminal law, youth crime, family violence, family law, child protection and civil law. A large team of Independent Mental Health Advocates are also based in the region. Legal services are provided across two Magistrates' Courts (Broadmeadows and Seymour), the Specialist Children's Court (Broadmeadows), the Mental Health Tribunal, the AAT, VCAT and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Broadmeadows is located in the City of Hume which is home to a diverse population. The city has a rich cultural heritage, with many residents from different ethnic backgrounds.
This role is based at our Broadmeadows office on Wurundjeri Country, with at least fortnightly face-to-face attendance for key meetings. Regular travel to Seymour Courts is a requirement of the role.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
* Ability to represent clients in criminal law and family violence matters in court.
* A current Australian practising certificate that entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).
* High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, staff, and external stakeholders, handling sensitive and complex issues.
* Demonstrated ability to contribute to a supportive team environment and manage multiple priorities efficiently.
* Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and ensuring clients receive the support they need.
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
* 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
* 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 key skills, knowledge and experience you bring to the role.
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 Cassandra Generoso, Deputy Managing Lawyer on or
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 2 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.
Applications close Monday 2 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
15 January 2026