Compensation and Benefits
* Full time or part time ongoing position
* Salary range: $143,076 - $166,922 plus super
* Up to $15,900 in salary packaging
* Relocation reimbursements available
* Central, contemporary office environment with state of the art technology
About the role
As Regional Manager, you will be Victoria Legal Aid (VLA)'s senior leader in the Mallee region, leading the Mildura office and playing a key role improving access to justice for the community. You will lead a growing, tight‐knit team of lawyers and support staff to deliver impactful, high‐quality legal and advocacy services across criminal, civil, family law, child protection and family violence.
You will directly influence how legal assistance services are delivered in this region, in partnership with practice partners, to improve legal experiences and outcomes for those who need it the most.
This role combines people leadership, legal expertise, strong community engagement and strategic planning. You will create a positive and inclusive workplace, support staff wellbeing and development, and lead the team through growth and change. You will also contribute directly to legal practice by providing supervision and, where appropriate, appearing in court. Opportunities to leave your mark on the future direction of child protection, family and civil law are particularly critical as VLA expands these practices.
In this role you will be well connected with VLA's broad support network with access to practice support and ongoing professional development including regular opportunities to travel to head office to connect with colleagues and broaden your networks.
This role is based at our Mildura office on Latji Latji Country.
About you
In this role, your leadership will be visible, valued and impactful – both within VLA and across the wider community. While you may specialise in a particular stream of law, you will also have broader exposure and oversight to other practice areas, allowing for accelerated professional development.
Qualifications and Experience
* Leadership and people management skills.
* Legal background in criminal, family, child protection and/or civil law, with experience supervising complex work.
* Strategic planning and problem‐solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively to emerging legal trends and needs.
* Communication and relationship‐building skills, including experience working with First Nations communities.
* A current Australian practising certificate, which enables you to be registered to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner is mandatory for this position.
Employee benefits
* A focus on work‐life balance, including flexible working arrangements.
* Hybrid office and work from home model.
* Generous leave benefits, including:
o Three additional 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 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.
* Reimbursement of Practising Certificate, High Court Registration, Law Institute and legal specialisation costs.
* Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.
Additional 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.
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