Location:Shepparton, VIC Employment Type:Full-time, 12-month fixed-term (strong potential to become ongoing) Salary:$110,000 + superannuation + salary packaging Work Model:Hybrid and flexible work arrangementsBuild a meaningful legal career in Shepparton. Serve your local community. The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) is seeking a community-focused lawyer to lead and deliver family law services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in the Shepparton region.This role is designed for a lawyer who is already part of the Goulburn Valley community, or someone who is intentionally choosing to build their life and long-term legal career in Shepparton.It offers stable, meaningful regional practice, strong organisational support, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of local families through culturally safe, community-based legal work.About VALS VALS is Victoria's only Aboriginal Community Controlled legal service. We deliver culturally safe legal and support services across family law, child protection, family violence, criminal law, youth justice, civil law and human rights.Our work is grounded in self-determination, community leadership and justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.About the role This is a community-based leadership role focused on delivering consistent, high-quality family law services in the Shepparton region.Provide family law, child protection and family violence legal services to local clientsManage complex matters within a supported team environmentSupervise and support Client Service OfficersBuild strong relationships with local Aboriginal organisations and community servicesDevelop and maintain a strong working relationship with the Client Support Officer including: day to day direction, and maintaining a joint understanding of clients legal and non legal needs through weekly assessment meetings.Work collaboratively with local courts, Victoria Legal Aid and regional service providersContribute to community legal education and prevention workBe part of a broader VALS practice structure that supports safe, sustainable legal workThis role prioritises continuity of service, strong local relationships, and long-term community impact.About you You are a community-minded legal practitioner who values stability, meaningful work and strong professional relationships.Admission (or eligibility for admission) as a legal practitioner with an unrestricted practising certificateExperience in family law, child protection or family violenceCapacity to manage complex matters with appropriate supportExperience supervising, mentoring or supporting colleagues (formal or informal)Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a regional office, including with other teams where client need has been identified.Strong communication skills and respectful engagement with Aboriginal communitiesA commitment to culturally safe practiceAlignment with VALS values and purposeMandatory requirements Working with Children Check, Police Check, Driver Licence, and proof of right to work in Australia.Why join VALS?Long-term, community-based legal career pathwayPurpose-driven work that creates real local impactCulturally safe, community-controlled workplaceStrong organisational support and professional backingStable regional practice environmentSalary packaging and not-for-profit benefitsFlexible and hybrid work arrangementsInclusive and supportive workplace cultureApply If you are seeking a meaningful legal role in Shepparton and want to contribute to justice, safety and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in your local community, we encourage you to apply.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?What's your expected annual base salary?Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?Do you own or have regular access to a car?How many years' experience do you have in family law?Do you currently hold an unrestricted practising certificate in Victoria?Do you hold (or are you willing to obtain) all mandatory checks, including a Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and a valid Victorian Driver Licence?VALS strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Recruitment adjustments are available on request.#J-18808-Ljbffr