Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $101,869 - $127,333
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: VG/FYCL/WYND/1880283
Join Victoria's largest employer of lawyers and make a difference where it matters most.
We're growing our specialist legal services in Melbourne's West — and we're looking for passionate, resilient and highly capable lawyers to join our expanding Family, Youth and Children's Law team. These are challenging but deeply rewarding roles, focusing on Child Protection and Intervention Order matters in the Children's Court.
You'll work in an environment where no two days are the same — appearing in court, managing a busy caseload, and advocating for some of Victoria's most vulnerable children and families. You'll also play a key role in mentoring junior lawyers, building stakeholder relationships, and contributing to a high-performing, supportive legal team.
These roles are based at our CBD/Naarm office on Wurundjeri Country, providing services to the Melbourne Children's Court, and the Wyndham Law Courts on Bunurong Country.
Why join us?
What you'll bring
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.
Role Levels & Remuneration
Your role level will be assessed during the recruitment process. If you're unsure which level to apply for – just apply!
About Victoria Legal Aid
We provide legal representation 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 informat
ion, 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 setting out why you'd be a great Senior Lawyer in Child Protection at VLA.
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 Jenny Anderson, Managing Lawyer, Child Protection on (03) 9280 3773 or [email protected].
Applications close by 11.59pm on Thursday 11 September 2025.