Hybrid
Posted 1 day ago
* Full time ongoing position (part-time consideredb>
* Salary range: $110,357 - $127,333 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
* Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
About the role
In the role of Senior Family Lawyer, you will provide high quality legal services, represent clients, and conduct casework in family law and family violence including intervention order matters. You will also provide legal supervision, mentoring, and training to junior lawyers.
You will work as a duty lawyer in the Magistrates' Court and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, including the Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) project. Additionally, you will help develop legal education programs and take part in policy and law reform projects.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking to broaden their leadership and mentoring skill whilst contributing to improving family law services provided to clients.
This role is based at our Mildura office on Latji Latji Country.
About you
* Strong knowledge of Family Law and cross over jurisdictions including family violence and or child protection with experience in relevant court processes.
* The ability to develop, supervise and mentor more junior staff.
* The ability to work collaboratively with others and foster a cooperative and supportive team environment.
* High-level interpersonal skills, including the ability to form productive professional relationships and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
* A current 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).
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
* Relocation support if relocating for this role
How to apply
To 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 Gemma McInerney, Regional Manager on (03) 5329 6290 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 16 November 2025.
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.
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