Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbsReference: VG/VLA/FYCL/*******Lead and develop VLA's Child Support Program and manage a small team of lawyers delivering legal advice and casework based in Melbourne and conducting outreach across Victoria.Full time ongoing positionSalary range: $131,154 - $155,000 plus superUp to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangementAbout the roleThe Child Support Program is a specialist team that works to ensure children of separated parents are financially supported in accordance with the law.
The Program does this by providing legal advice and representation to payee and payer parents in accordance with VLA's guidelines.This role will lead and develop Victoria Legal Aid's (VLA) Child Support Program throughout Victoria by effectively designing and overseeing legal services for clients with child support and other family law financial matters.
The role will manage a small team of lawyers based in Melbourne and build capability among lawyers across Victoria, including at private panel practitioners and community legal centres.This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.About youAs our ideal candidate, you will possess:Extensive knowledge and experience in child support matters and demonstrated legal practice experience in family law in both State and Commonwealth jurisdictionsDemonstrated people management and leadership capabilities including proven experience in developing, managing and motivating a team and fostering a cooperative and supportive team environment.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to use those skills to influence and negotiate with people across all levels.A current unrestricted Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner.Entitlement to practise in federal courts and courts exercising federal jurisdiction (entry on the High Court's Register of Practitioners).
About VLAWe 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 excellent 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 benefitsA focus on work-life balance, including flexibleworking arrangementsHybridwork fromhome& office modelGenerous leave benefits, including:Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)Paid gender affirmation leaveFive days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar yearAnnual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentivesAttractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated LeasingDiscounted annual Myki public transport passesIndividual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goalsFree annual flu vaccinationsAccess to gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD officeAccess to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.Applications close by *****pm on Monday 26 October ****.Other relevant informationIt 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.For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Sophie Meehan, Associate Director – Family Law on or .
Applications close Monday 26 October **** at *****pm
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Program Manager, Child Support Legal Service (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne