At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage legal teams while overseeing high-quality family violence legal services.
- Company: Values-driven organisation focused on community impact and cultural safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible locations across Victoria with ongoing career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified legal practitioner with leadership experience and a passion for social justice.
The predicted salary is between 124073 - 124073 $ per year.
Pay: $124,073.04 + Super + Salary Packaging (Relocation Support offered up to $3K)
Location: Any of the following: Bendigo, Echuca, Mildura, Morwell, Shepparton, Traralgon or Warrnambool
Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced legal professional to lead culturally safe, specialist family violence legal services across a designated region. You can be based at any of the locations above with relocation support offered. Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure high-quality legal practice, and maintain a small caseload of complex matters. This role combines people leadership, operational oversight, and strategic contribution. Lead impactful, community-focused legal services. Work within a values-driven, culturally strong organisation. Professional development and career progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage legal teams across multiple sites
- Supervise and mentor lawyers and support staff
- Maintain a small caseload of complex legal matters
- Oversee service delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement
What You'll Bring
- Qualified legal practitioner (or eligible) with unrestricted Victorian Practising Certificate
- Minimum 3 years experience in family law, family violence, child protection, or victims of crime assistance
- Strong leadership experience managing legal or multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work with vulnerable clients and manage complex needs
- Experience in community or not-for-profit legal sector
- Policy, advocacy, or law reform experience
- Knowledge of culturally safe practice frameworks
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