Regional Managing Lawyer (Family Law) - Shepparton
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service – Shepparton VIC
$120,000 - $120,000 a year
Full time, Contract
Hybrid
6mo ago , from Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Location:
Shepparton, VIC
Employment Type:
Full-time, 12-month fixed-term (strong potential for renewal)
Salary:
$120,000 + superannuation + salary packaging
Work Model:
Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
Build a meaningful legal career in Shepparton. Serve your local community.
The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) is seeking a community-focused lawyer to lead and deliver family law services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in the Shepparton region.
This role is designed for a lawyer who is already part of the Goulburn Valley community, or someone who is intentionally choosing to build their life and long-term legal career in Shepparton.
It offers stable, meaningful regional practice, strong organisational support, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of local families through culturally safe, community-based legal work.
About VALS
VALS is Victoria's only Aboriginal Community Controlled legal service. We deliver culturally protected legal and support services across family law, child protection, family violence, criminal law, youth justice, civil law and human rights.
Our work is grounded in self-determination, community leadership and justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
This is a community-based leadership role focused on delivering consistent, high-quality family law services in the Shepparton region.
You will:
Provide family law, child protection and family violence legal services to local clients
Manage complex matters within a supported team environment
Supervise and support Client Service Officers
Build strong relationships with local Aboriginal organisations and community services




Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the Client Support Officer including: day to day direction, and maintaining a joint understanding of clients legal and non legal needs through weekly assessment meetings.
Work collaboratively with local courts, Victoria Legal Aid and regional service providers
Contribute to community legal education and prevention work
Be part of a broader VALS practice structure that supports safe, sustainable legal work
This role prioritises continuity of service, strong local relationships, and long-term community impact.
About you
You are a community-minded legal practitioner who values stability, meaningful work and strong professional relationships.
You will bring:
Admission (or eligibility for admission) as a legal practitioner with an unrestricted practising certificate
Experience in family law, child protection or family violence
Capacity to manage complex matters with appropriate support
Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting colleagues (formal or informal)
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a regional office, including with other teams where client need has been identified.
Strong communication skills and respectful engagement with Aboriginal communities
A commitment to culturally safe practice
Alignment with VALS values and purpose
Mandatory requirements:
Working with Children Check, Police Check, Driver Licence, and proof of right to work in Australia.
Why join VALS?
Long-term, community-based legal career pathway
Purpose-driven work that creates real local impact
Culturally safe, community-controlled workplace
Strong organisational support and professional backing
Stable regional practice environment
Salary packaging and not-for-profit benefits
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Inclusive and supportive workplace culture
VALS strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Recruitment adjustments are available on request.
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📌 Regional Managing Lawyer (Family Law) - Shepparton
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
📍 Shepparton