Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $192,015 - $214,082
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VLA/VLAC/1920404
About the role
VLA Chambers is a specialist group of in-house advocates led by Chief Counsel Julia Munster.
Our team is made up of barristers and solicitor advocates who are briefed by lawyers from VLA, VALS, Djirra, CLCs and private firms to provide high quality representation and advice to legally aided clients.
Chambers advocates also undertake strategic litigation, policy and law reform work and train, support and mentor lawyers across Victoria to develop advocacy and practice skills.
The Deputy Chief Counsel is a new key leadership role in VLA Chambers which will work in close collaboration with senior internal and external leaders and stakeholders. Together with the Chief Counsel and the Associate Director, Chambers, this role will focus on:
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate.
About VLA
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy 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
How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
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 Madeline Ryan, Associate Director, Chambers on (03) 9269 0482 or Renee Rao, Recruitment and Retention Consultant on [email protected] or Julia Munster, Chief Counsel - Chambers on [email protected] (currently on leave but will respond).
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 24 May 2026.
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.