• Full time ongoing position (part-time considered)
• Salary range: $90,871 - $101,868 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the role
We're excited to expand in the Ovens Murray region and are looking for a passionate lawyer to help drive our mission. We welcome applications from new lawyers, as well as those with experience in criminal law, family violence, or related areas who are looking to develop their practice in these fields.

In this role, you'll provide high-quality legal services through casework, advocacy, and advice, including duty lawyer services, early pre-court resolution, and client representation in criminal law and family violence intervention order matters.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new chapter for VLA in a vibrant regional community and help shape the future of legal services in Wodonga.

We are also recruiting for a Deputy Managing Lawyer to oversee the continued service expansion in Wodonga. To learn more about this leadership role, please click the link below Deputy Managing Lawyer.

This role is based at our Wodonga office on Wiradjuri Country with regular travel to various courts and tribunals and for community outreach.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• A genuine interest in criminal law, family law, family violence, and/or child protection. Newly admitted lawyers are welcome, and training will be provided.
• Ability to confidently represent clients in court, communicate complex legal issues clearly, and advocate effectively on behalf of clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with clients in challenging circumstances, explaining legal matters in simple terms.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and external stakeholders in a collaborative environment.
• A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory). 

Why Wodonga? 
Wodonga is a busy, fast- growing and sophisticated regional city. Its schools and universities are highly rated, and opportunities abound for business and creative endeavours supported by communities across the twin Murray River cities Albury-Wodonga in an environment which offers respite to some cost-of-living pressures.

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
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Relocation allowance if relocating for this role

How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter.

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.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Simon O'Halloran, Deputy Managing Lawyer on (03) 5823 6201 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Thursday 28 August 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.