Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $104,925 - $122,409
Grade: WVR 4.1
Occupation: Legal
Location: Loddon Mallee - Mildura
Reference: VG/VLA/FYCL/1956085
About the role
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking a family lawyer to join our Mildura office and deliver high-quality legal services and make a meaningful difference in the Mallee region.
In this role, you will provide high-quality legal services across family violence, family law and/or child protection. You will act as an advocate, deliver casework, and offer legal advice to clients, making a meaningful impact in the community.
Relocation support may be available for suitable applicants moving to Mildura. Mildura offers affordable housing, a strong community and access to the Murray River and surrounding parks.
This role is based at our Mildura office on Latji Latji, Barkindji, and Paakantji Country.
Why relocate to Mildura?
Mildura offers a significantly lower cost of living compared to metropolitan cities, shorter commute times, and a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by the Murray River, wineries, and year-round sunshine. There are daily direct flights to Melbourne available, making travel between cities convenient and accessible.
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.
Mildura may have other opportunities soon for entry level candidates. If you are interested in these roles, please contact the hiring manager for more information.
About VLA
We offer legal representation, 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.
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 Carol HunterLange, Regional Manager on (03) 5055 4006 or [email protected].
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 25 November 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.