Footscray or Dandenong location, flexible work from home/office
Salary circa $100k + super
Manage complex legal matters for our clients
About the Team
We protect the financial and legal interests of thousands of Victorians who are unable to manage their own affairs because of mental illness, injury or disability. Meeting the needs of these clients is the single focus of our Financial Administration team.
At State Trustees, we're dedicated to supporting Victorians who, due to disability, mental illness, injury, or other circumstances, are unable to manage their financial and legal affairs independently. Our work has a direct impact on protecting rights, preserving assets, and enhancing the wellbeing of some of the state's most vulnerable people.
We are seeking a Legal Support Consultant to join our Financial Administration team. This is an opportunity to combine your legal, financial, and stakeholder management expertise in a purpose-driven workplace where every decision you make can positively change a person's life.
About the role
As a Senior Consultant, Legal Support, you will manage a portfolio of clients who no longer have capacity to manage their own affairs and require support with complex, sensitive, or legal matters. You will play a critical role in protecting clients' financial interests and legal rights while navigating challenging circumstances with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgement.
You will manage and resolve matters including:
Financial elder abuse investigations
TAC and TFM claims
Family law matters
Property disputes
Complex financial and business affairs




VCAT applications and hearings
Asset protection and recovery matters
Skills and Experience
Extensive experience in the legal industry or disability sector.
Ability to prepare commercial standard correspondence, reports and recommendations
Understanding and experience dealing with clients with a disability
Passionate about making a difference to the lives of Victoria's most vulnerable people
Excellent stakeholder engagement and professional communication skills
Experience in mentoring others
Competent use of Microsoft Office and business systems
Intermediate financial analysis skills
Every client has an individual set of circumstances so no file or day is ever the same! Your hard work and commitment will be rewarded by seeing the positive impact your actions have on the lives of our clients.
Employee Benefits
Flexible work conditions
Education assistance
Purchased leave
Employee assistance program
Reward & recognition program
Free Will preparation
Social club
Our Culture
For our clients, our people and the Victorian community, we demonstrate Care, Unity, Passion - we are here, we work together, and we bring our best.
We recognise the power of diversity and creating an environment where all our people feel they belong and reflect the communities in which we live, work and serve. We care about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a great fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Legal & Financial Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 State Trustees
📍 Melbourne