Regional Managing Lawyer - Family Law (Morwell)
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service – Preston VIC
$120,000 - $120,000 a year
Contract, Full time
Hybrid
3d ago , from Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term (strong potential for renewal)
Salary: $120,000 + super + salary packaging
Flexible Work:Hybrid working arrangements
Make a meaningful difference supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in the Gippsland region.
The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) is seeking an experienced legal practitioner to lead regional family law services. This senior role combines complex legal casework with team leadership, community connection, and culturally safe practice.
About VALS
VALS is Victoria's only specialist Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering culturally secure legal and support services across the state.
Our work spans child protection, family violence, family law, criminal law, youth justice, civil law and human rights, alongside wrap-around community programs and advocacy.
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering and overseeing high-quality family law services in the Gippsland region.
You will:
Deliver high‐quality casework in child protection, family violence and family law
Provide urgent and after‐hours legal assistance as required
Supervise and support Client Service Officers
Build strong partnerships with Aboriginal community organisations, Victoria Legal Aid and local 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.
In close conjunction with the CSO, build strong partnerships with Aboriginal community organisations, Victoria Legal Aid and local services




Contribute to community legal education and practice development
Lead a positive, inclusive and high‐performing team culture
About You
You are a confident and values-driven legal professional with a commitment to culturally safe practice.
You will bring:
Admission (or eligibility) as a legal practitioner with an unrestricted practising certificate
Minimum 4 years PAE in child protection, family violence and family law
Strong advocacy skills and experience in urgent and complex matters
Experience supervising or mentoring staff
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a regional office, including with other teams where client need has been identified.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal communities
Commitment to VALS values and understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal people in Victoria
We offer:
Hybrid working arrangements
5 additional days of leave per year on top of the standard 20 days
Generous salary packaging up to $15,900
17.5% Leave Loading
A holistic 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) via Sonder
Victoria's only specialist legal and support service dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Work in a culturally safe, community-controlled environment driven by respect and self‐determination.
Access opportunities for development, collaboration and meaningful community engagement.
Inclusive workplace welcoming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Mandatory checks:
Working with Children Check, Driver Licence, Police Check, proof of work rights.
VALS strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIASB+ communities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Recruitment adjustments are available on request
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📌 Regional Managing Lawyer - Family Law (Morwell) (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
📍 Melbourne