Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $81,081 - $96,976
Grade: WVR 3.1
Occupation: Other
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: VG/VLA/RSD/1949157
About the role
In this role, you'll provide high-quality support to people affected by family violence, helping them understand their legal options and access appropriate services. You'll provide triage, identify and respond to risk, provide clear and timely legal information and referrals, and support people both in person at court and by telephone.
You'll work closely with duty lawyers, Victoria Police, court staff, registrars, family violence support workers and other legal and community services to ensure people feel safe, heard, respected and supported throughout the court process.
This role is based at our Ballarat office on Wadawurrung Country
Why Ballarat?
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 1500+ 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 following:
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 Erin Churchill, Regional Manager on (03) 5329 62222 or [email protected].
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 18 October 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.