Salary range: $131,154 - $155,000 plus super
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement
About the role
Victoria Legal Aid are seeking an experienced senior lawyer to join the leadership team and provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Migration Program. You will manage and support a team of lawyers and contribute to the design and provision of high-quality legal services.
In this role you will use your experience as a lawyer to represent clients in complex migration proceedings in the Federal Courts, with a focus on matters impacting asylum seekers, refugees and other marginalised migrants.
You will contribute to improved client outcomes through solid stakeholder engagement and the development of effective strategic advocacy and law reform initiatives, working closely with the Associate Director to design, implement and evaluate program objectives and co‐design legal strategy which responds to emerging legal need.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.
About you
Experience in leading and managing a team, helping them grow and develop in a supportive team environment.
Demonstrated capacity to work as a lawyer in complex civil law matters including substantial knowledge or practical experience in migration law and relevant court procedures.
Experience in designing, planning, monitoring and evaluating services and initiatives and proven experience in working autonomously, meeting deadlines and making complex decisions in a timely way.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the capacity to influence and negotiate with people across all levels.
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 job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate.
About VLA
We offer legal representation,



family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over ****+ 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 flexibleworking arrangements
Hybridwork fromhome& office model
Generous leave benefits, 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
Discounted annualMyki public transport passes
Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
Free annual flu vaccinations
Access to gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office
Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.
Applications close by *****pm on Sunday 4th October ****.
Other relevant information
It 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.
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📌 Managing Lawyer, Migration (Melbourne)
🏢 Victoria Legal Aid
📍 Melbourne