• 1x full time max term position to December 2025 (potential to become ongoing)
• 1x full time max term position to January 2026
• Salary range: $110,357 - $127,333 plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the role
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is currently seeking Senior Lawyer to join our Internal Legal Services (ILS) team and provide high quality legal advice and responsive services in a range of matters, including statutory compliance (privacy and freedom of information), complaints, and professional legal obligations.

You will provide high-level legal advice across all areas of VLA regarding our compliance obligations, manage the investigation of complaints and provide training and support to staff. As a senior team member, you will maintain a high level of autonomy whilst supporting VLA staff.

In addition to this you will have the opportunity to participate in the projects of business units across VLA, the development of ILS business planning, and contribute to training and development opportunities for staff and other stakeholders.

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country

About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Substantial experience as a legal practitioner with the ability to provide quality legal advice in a broad range of complex and high-level matters, preferably within the public sector environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and implement these when providing guidance, training and leadership to colleagues and clients alike.
• High-level problem-solving and analytical skills, you will apply your skills in a way which is sensitive and appropriate for the needs of VLA and its clients.
• Experience in clearly presenting complex legal content to audiences is also desirable.

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Victoria Legal Aid
We provide legal representation 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

• Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid work from home & office model
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
• Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost)
• Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit a current resume and completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments).

If you require adjustment 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.

For further information review the attached position description or contact Ali Yildiz, Managing Lawyer on (03) 9280 3715.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 29 June 2025.

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.