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 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 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.

Perks

- 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 safe, 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