Maximum term position up to 17 May 2028

Salary range: $113,668 - $131,153 plus super

Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement

Relocation support available About the roleVictoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking a Senior Lawyer to provide high-quality legal services with a focus on family law and family violence.

In This

Role, You Will Provide technical leadership and advanced advocacy in complex family law and family violence matters

Supervise, mentor, and support junior lawyers in the office

Lead strategic legal initiatives, law reform, and practice development projects

Act as the primary senior family law expert in the Warrnambool office Our Warrnambool team is also seeking junior family lawyers. To explore available opportunities, visit the VLA Careers page. This role is based at our Warrnambool office on Gunditjmara Country. Why Warrnambool? Vibrant local culture of art, music, food and history

Relaxed coastal living with stunning beaches and views

Excellent work life balance without the noise and traffic

Surrounded by nature- close to the Grampians, parks and reserves that protect native plants and wildlife About YouAs Our Ideal Candidate, You Will Possess A current unrestricted Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).

Entitled to practise in federal courts and courts exercising federal jurisdiction (entry on the High Court's Register of Practitioners) (mandatory).

Strong knowledge of family law, family violence, and/or child protection law, with experience in relevant court processes.





Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills to engage effectively with diverse clients, especially those facing social and economic disadvantage.

The ability to supervise and mentor junior legal staff and contribute to the development of training and educational programs. 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 , we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate. About VLAWe 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 A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work from home & office model Generous leave advantages, including:





Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)

Paid gender affirmation leave

Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year

Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives

Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals

Free annual flu vaccinations

Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.

How to applyTo 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 Amanda Chambers, Regional Manager on (03) 5559 7210 or [email protected].

No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 16 August 2026. Other relevant informationIt 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.

📌 Senior Family Lawyer (Warrnambool)
🏢 Victoria Legal Aid
📍 Warrnambool