Lead a growing team in Mildura, overseeing legal and advocacy services across criminal, civil and family law and driving impactful change in the Mallee region.
- Full time or part time ongoing position
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Salary range: $143,076 - $166,922 plus super
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Up to $15,900 in salary packaging
- Relocation reimbursements available
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Central, contemporary office environment with state of the art technology
About the role
As Regional Manager, you will be Victoria Legal Aid (VLA)'s senior leader in the Mallee region, leading the Mildura office and playing a key role improving access to justice for the community. You will lead a growing, tight-knit team of lawyers and support staff to deliver impactful, high-quality legal and advocacy services across criminal, civil, family law, child protection and family violence.
You will directly influence how legal assistance services are delivered in this region, in partnership with practice partners, to improve legal experiences and outcomes for those who need it the most
This role combines people leadership, legal expertise, strong community engagement and strategic planning. You will create a positive and inclusive workplace, support staff wellbeing and development, and lead the team through growth and change. You will also contribute directly to legal practice by providing supervision and, where appropriate, appearing in court. Opportunities to leave your mark on the future direction of child protection, family and civil law are particularly critical as VLA expands these practices.
In the role you will be well connected with VLA's broad support network with access to practice support and ongoing professional development including regular opportunities to travel to head office to connect with colleagues and broaden your networks.
This role is based at our Mildura office on Latji Latji Country.
Why relocate to Mildura?
Mildura is a vibrant regional city offering an unbeatable lifestyle with over 300 days of sunshine each year. Set on the stunning Murray River, Mildura combines affordable living, short commute times, great schools, fantastic food and wineries, and a welcoming community with all the conveniences of a growing regional hub. There are daily direct flights to Melbourne available, making travel between cities convenient and accessible. Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, a relaxed pace of life, or better work-life balance, Mildura is the perfect place to build both your career and your lifestyle.
About you
In this role, your leadership will be visible, valued and impactful – both within VLA and across the wider community. While you may specialise in a particular stream of law, you will also have broader exposure and oversight to other practice areas, allowing for accelerated professional development.
We are looking for candidates who possess or are interested in developing:
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Leadership and people management skills.
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Legal background in criminal, family, child protection and/or civil law, with experience supervising complex work.
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Strategic planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively to emerging legal trends and needs.
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Communication and relationship-building skills, including experience working with First Nations communities.
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A current Australian practising certificate, which enables you to be registered to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner is mandatory for this position.
Think you've got some of the criteria but not all? We'd still be very interested in hearing from you! We strongly encourage you to contact us to discuss your suitability.
For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Lauren Galvin, Regional Associate Director, North on (03) 9269 0481 or recruitme
[email protected].
About VLA
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 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
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A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements
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Hybrid office and work from home model
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Generous leave benefits, including:
- Three additional days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)
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Paid gender affirmation leave
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Five days paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year
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Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives
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Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing
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Reimbursement of Practicing Certificate, High Court Registration, Law Institute and legal specialisation costs
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Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
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Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.
How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current
resume. For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Lauren Galvin, Regional Associate Director, North on (03) 9269 0481 or
[email protected].
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.
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.
