Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full time
Salary: $113,668 - $131,153 (plus super)
Grade: WVR 4.2
Occupation: Legal
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: VG/VLA/RSD/1924723
Support clients facing family law and family violence matters in Goulburn region, with flexible roles, relocation support, and opportunities to advance your career.
* Full time ongoing position (part‐time applications considered)
* Salary range: $113,668 - $131,153 plus super
* Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement
* Relocation support available
About the role
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking a Senior Lawyer to provide high‐quality legal services with a focus on family law and family violence intervention order.
In this role, you will:
* Provide technical leadership and advanced advocacy in complex family law and family violence matters
* Supervise, mentor, and support junior lawyers in the office
* Lead strategic legal initiatives, law reform, and practice development projects
* Act as the primary senior family law expert in the Shepparton office
This role is based at our Shepparton office on Yorta Yorta and Bangerang Country with travel in the Goulburn region.
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).
* Entitled to practise in federal courts and courts exercising federal jurisdiction (entry on the High Court's Register of Practitioners) (mandatory).
* Strong knowledge of family law, family violence, and/or child protection law, with experience in relevant court processes.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse clients, especially those facing social and economic disadvantage.
* The ability to supervise and mentor junior legal staff and contribute to the development of training and educational programs.
Employee benefits
We offer:
* Work‐life balance, including flexible working arrangements
* Hybrid work from home & office model
* Generous leave benefits, including:
o Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)
o Paid gender affirmation leave
o 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.
Application deadline
Applications close by 11:59pm on Tuesday 9 June 2026.
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