• Lawyers – multiple roles available to lawyers with varying levels of experience
• Multiple ongoing full time or part time positions available
• Salary ranges: $73,795.28 - $124,840 (pro rata) based on level of experience, plus superannuation and salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 per year in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s vision and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

Our strength lies with our people.

About the role

VACCA is excited to offer multiple Lawyer roles based at our In-house Legal Service in Preston. Whether you're a new graduate or have a decade or more of experience, we have a position for you!

This is a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful impact through VACCA’s holistic and human rights-based approach to legal practice. You'll be joining a team that is shaping innovative legal practice in areas such as child protection, human rights, law reform and Treaty.

We provide training and professional development, supportive supervision, and genuine pathways for career growth.

Available Roles

• Graduate Lawyer:
  • Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor and if not already a holder of a practising certificate when commencing in the role, working towards becoming admitted to practice law in Victoria.
  • $73,795 – $79,135 plus superannuation
  • Automatic progression to next level upon receipt of unrestricted practising upon completion of two years supervised legal practice 
• Lawyer:
  • Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor and holder of an unrestricted practising certificate
  • $85,120 - $99,472 plus superannuation 
• Senior Lawyer - 
  • Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor, holder of an unrestricted practising certificate and a minimum of 5 years post-admission experience, including at least 1 year experience of the relevant jurisdiction (see position description for further details)
  • $101,787 - $124,840 plus superannuation 

VACCA’s In-house Legal Service is a State-wide program based in Preston, responsible for servicing specialist Children’s Court venues at Melbourne, Broadmeadows, Moorabbin and Dandenong as well as regional Magistrates Courts sitting as Children’s Courts at Morwell, Wangaratta and Wodonga. Travel is required to Courts and offices in relevant designated region/s and may vary according to organisational need.

Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.

What we can offer you

• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
• The support of regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to diversify your practice, skills and experience through exposure to law reform projects 
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• 17.5%  loading on annual leave
• Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel 
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs 
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 

 We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter, statement addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Descriptions prior to applying.

Please click below to download the position descriptions for these roles. 

 Graduate Lawyer.pdf

 Lawyer.pdf

 Senior Lawyer.pdf

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.

VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy