Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service - Morwell VIC
Employment Type:Full-time, 12-month fixed-term
Salary:$120,000 plus superannuation and salary packaging benefits
Flexible Work:Hybrid working arrangements
Employment Type:Full-time, 12-month fixed-term
Location:Morwell, VIC
Salary:$120,000 plus superannuation and salary packaging perks
Flexible Work:Hybrid working arrangements
Make a meaningful difference supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in the Gippsland region.
About VALS
VALS is Victoria's only specialist Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering culturally safe legal and support services across the state.
Our work spans child protection, family violence, family law, criminal law, youth justice, civil law and human rights, alongside wrap-around community programs and advocacy.
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering and overseeing high-quality family law services in the Gippsland region.
You will:
Deliver high-quality casework in child protection, family violence and family law
Provide urgent and after-hours legal assistance as required
Supervise and support Client Service Officers
Build strong partnerships with Aboriginal community organisations, Victoria Legal Aid and local services
Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the Client Support Officer including: day to day direction, and maintaining a joint understanding of clients legal and non legal needs through weekly assessment meetings.
In close conjunction with the CSO, build strong partnerships with Aboriginal community organisations, Victoria Legal Aid and local services
Contribute to community legal education and practice development
Lead a positive,



inclusive and high-performing team culture
About You
You are a confident and values-driven legal professional with a commitment to culturally safe practice.
You will bring:
Admission (or eligibility) as a legal practitioner with an unrestricted practising certificate
Minimum 4 years PAE in child protection, family violence and family law
Strong advocacy skills and experience in urgent and complex matters
Experience supervising or mentoring staff
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a regional office, including with other teams where client need has been identified.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal communities
Commitment to VALS values and understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal people in Victoria
Mandatory checks:
Working with Children Check, Driver Licence, Police Check, proof of work rights.
Why join VALS?
Be part of Victoria's only specialist legal and support service dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Work in a culturally protected, community-controlled environment driven by respect and self-determination.
Support women at one of the most critical points in their lives - your work truly matters.
Access opportunities for development, collaboration and meaningful community engagement.
Inclusive workplace welcoming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
VALS strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIASB+ communities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Recruitment adjustments are available on request.
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📌 Regional Managing Lawyer (Family Law) (Victoria)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
📍 Victoria