Lawyer
Pay:
$105,574 - $110,357 + Super + Salary Packaging
Location:
Mildura, VIC
Employment Type:
Full-time or 0.8 FTE | Permanent Ongoing
Tradewind Australia is proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation as they continue to strengthen and expand their specialist legal services across Victoria.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected organisation delivering culturally secure, trauma-informed legal support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experiencing family violence.
If you're looking for a role where your legal expertise creates genuine, lasting change, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
About the Organisation
Everything this organisation does is guided by its values:
We see, we hear, we believe Aboriginal women.
We find solutions through Aboriginal women sharing their stories, journeys and experiences.
We are fearless in our work with Aboriginal women.
Cultural integrity is at the core of everything we do.
Self-determination is the foundation of everything we do.
Joining this organisation means becoming part of a trusted, Aboriginal-led service that walks alongside Aboriginal women with strength, courage and cultural integrity.
Every day, you'll contribute to improving outcomes for women, children and families while working within a supportive, values-driven team.
About the Role
As a Lawyer within the organisation's Legal Service, you will provide high-quality legal advice, representation and advocacy across family violence, child protection, family law and victims of crime.
Working within a culturally safe, trauma-informed model, you will support clients with complex needs while collaborating closely with Paralegal Support Workers and a multidisciplinary team.




You'll also contribute to community outreach, legal education and broader service delivery, helping improve access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Benefits
Meaningful, purpose-driven work with genuine community impact
Join a respected Aboriginal-led organisation making a difference every day
Exposure to complex and rewarding legal matters
Supportive team environment with mentoring and ongoing professional development
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Relocation support available for eligible candidates
Permanent opportunity with flexible 0.8 or full-time arrangements
Key Responsibilities
Provide legal advice, casework and court representation across family violence, child protection, family law and related matters
Deliver culturally protected, trauma-informed legal services to Aboriginal clients
Work collaboratively with Paralegal Support Workers to support clients with complex needs
Build and maintain strong relationships with community, legal and government stakeholders
Contribute to community legal education, outreach and early intervention programs
Maintain accurate file management, reporting and compliance with service standards
What You'll Bring
Essential
Eligible to hold a practising certificate in Victoria
A degree in Law
Demonstrated experience or a strong interest in family violence or related areas of law
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with vulnerable clients
Ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
Understanding of trauma-informed practice
Desirable
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Experience in family law, child protection or community legal settings
Exposure to community legal education or outreach work
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📌 Lawyer (Mildura)
🏢 Tradewind Recruitment Australia
📍 Mildura