Job Description

Lawyer

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Pay: $105,574 - $110,357 + Super + Salary Packaging
n Location: Mildura, VIC
n Employment Type: Full-time or 0.8 FTE | Permanent Ongoing

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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.

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This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected organisation delivering culturally safe, 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 prospect to make a meaningful impact every day.

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About the Organisation

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Everything this organisation does is guided by its values:

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- We see, we hear, we believe Aboriginal women.
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- We find solutions through Aboriginal women sharing their stories, journeys and experiences.
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- We are fearless in our work with Aboriginal women.
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- Cultural integrity is at the core of everything we do.
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- Self-determination is the foundation of everything we do.
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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.

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About the Role

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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.

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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.

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Benefits

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- Meaningful, purpose-driven work with genuine community impact
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- Join a respected Aboriginal-led organisation making a difference every day
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- Exposure to complex and rewarding legal matters
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- Supportive team environment with mentoring and ongoing professional development
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- Attractive salary packaging benefits
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- Relocation support available for eligible candidates
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- Permanent opportunity with flexible 0.8 or full-time arrangements
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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide legal advice, casework and court representation across family violence, child protection, family law and related matters
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- Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed legal services to Aboriginal clients
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- Work collaboratively with Paralegal Support Workers to support clients with complex needs
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- Build and maintain strong relationships with community, legal and government stakeholders
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- Contribute to community legal education, outreach and early intervention programs
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- Maintain accurate file management, reporting and compliance with service standards
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What You'll Bring

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Essential

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- Eligible to hold a practising certificate in Victoria
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- A degree in Law
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- Demonstrated experience or a strong interest in family violence or related areas of law
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- Robust communication skills and the ability to engage with vulnerable clients
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- Ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
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- Understanding of trauma-informed practice
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Desirable

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- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
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- Experience in family law, child protection or community legal settings
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- Exposure to community legal education or outreach work
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📌 Lawyer (Mildura)
🏢 Tradewind Recruitment Australia
📍 Mildura