Lawyer
About this role
2x full time ongoing positions (part-time considered)
1x maximum term position up to 2 years
Salary range: $90,871 - $101,868 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
Location: Broadmeadows and Ringwood
About the role
As a Lawyer, you'll provide high-quality legal services, duty lawyer support, casework and advice, with a primary focus on criminal law and family violence. You'll also advocate for our clients in various courts and tribunals and help improve access to justice for those who need it most.
We have the following roles available, and you are welcome to apply to one or both roles:
1x full time ongoing role in Broadmeadows
1x full time ongoing role in Ringwood office
1x maximum term role up to 2 years in Ringwood office
These roles are based at our Broadmeadows or Ringwood offices on Wurundjeri Country with regular travel to various courts and tribunals and for community outreach.
About the Teams
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.
The Ringwood Office is one of VLA's largest metropolitan offices, providing services to Heidelberg and Ringwood Magistrates Courts, the Mental Health Review Tribunal, and various outreach services. The office is home to approximately 65 staff members and enjoys an excellent workplace culture.
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 provide legal representation 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 your prefered office location.
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 Allison Perez, Deputy Managing Lawyer, Ringwood (03) 9259 5445 or Tia Snoek, Deputy Managing Lawyer, Broadmeadows on (03) 9302 8723 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 17 August 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.
Job details
Job Reference:
VG/VLA/RSD/1876060
Location:
Multiple Locations
Work Type:
Ongoing - full time
Job Function:
Legal
Classification:
WVR 3.2 - 32LO3C
Salary Range:
$90,871 - $101,868
Job Duration:
Ongoing, up to 2 years
Date posted:
01-Aug-2025
Application Close Date:
15-Aug-2025