Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,668 - $131,153
Grade: WVR 4.2
Occupation: Legal
Location: Various
Reference: VG/VLA/LPCJLH/1955194
About the role
The role will be based in the Economic and Social Rights (ESR) sub program of Civil Justice which aims to advance the quality of, and access to, rights which most affect the standard of living of disadvantaged Victorians. The role involves the provision of support to regional civil justice lawyers and coordination between the regional civil work and the civil justice directorate, with a focus on civil legal issues including guardianship and administration orders, infringements, mental health tribunal, NDIS, social security and Worker Screening Act matters as well as supervision order matters under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 and matters under the Disability Act 2006 where relevant.
In collaboration with regional offices, the Mental Health and Disability Law (MHDL) and ESR management, this position will provide legal support and mentoring of regional and suburban civil justice lawyers, as well as undertaking and supporting stakeholder engagement and projects related to education and training resources for regional civil justice staff.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country or can be considered in another VLA regional office.
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 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 Sam Sowerwine, Associate Director, Economic and Social Rights on (03) 9269 0264 or [email protected].
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 22 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.