• 1x maximum term position up to 30 January 2026 (part-time applications considered)
• 1x full-time / part-time role is a parental leave replacement position up to May 2025
• Salary range: $98,902 - $123,624 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the role

As a key member of our team, you will deliver high-quality legal services, including pre-court engagement, duty lawyer services, casework, and representation in family law and family violence intervention order matters. You will provide outreach legal advice to clients at the Orange Door Bayside and Anglicare. This role involves mentoring junior lawyers and appearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court providing Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS). Regular travel within the Peninsula region is required to effectively serve our clients.

This role is based at our Frankston office on Bunurong Country.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Knowledge of relevant laws and court procedures, with a focus on family law, family violence, and child protection.
• High-level ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with clients and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to build strategic relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Proven experience in supervision and mentoring of junior staff.
• A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).

Why the Peninsula?

The Peninsula region blends coastal charm with vibrant community life. Enjoy stunning beaches, lush landscapes, and a balanced lifestyle with excellent amenities. It's an ideal place for work and leisure, offering a strong sense of community and easy access to urban centres.

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 1000 staff employed in 15 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 click "Apply Now" and submit a current resume and completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments).

If you require workplace 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 via [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Family Lawyer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information review the attached position description or contact Tara Bressan, Regional Manager on (03) 9784 5204.

No agency applications will be accepted.

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.

A position description is attached.