Lawyer

Tradewind Recruitment Australia; Mildura; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Relocation support available

Permanent, flexible 0.8 or full-time

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Job summary

Tradewind Australia is partnering with a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in Mildura to recruit a Lawyer who will provide high-quality legal advice and representation across family violence, child protection, family law and victims of crime.

You will work in a culturally safe, trauma-informed model, collaborate with Paralegal Support Workers and a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to community outreach, education and access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Qualifications

• Essential: Eligible to hold a practising certificate in Victoria.
• Essential: Degree in Law.
• Experience or keen interest in family violence or related areas of law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, casework and court representation across family violence, child protection, family law and related matters
• Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed legal services to Aboriginal clients
• Work collaboratively with Paralegal Support Workers to support clients with complex needs
• Build and maintain relationships with community, legal and government stakeholders
• Contribute to community legal education, outreach and early intervention programs
• Maintain accurate file management, reporting and compliance with service standards

Skills

Strong communication skills

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Law degree

Eligible for Victorian practising certificate

Job description

Lawyer

Pay: $105,574 - $110,357 + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Mildura, VIC
Employment Type: Full-time or 0.8 FTE | Permanent Ongoing

Tradewind Australia is proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation as they continue to strengthen and expand their specialist legal services across Victoria.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected organisation delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed legal support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experiencing family violence. If you're looking for a role where your legal expertise creates genuine, lasting change, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

About the Organisation

Everything this organisation does is guided by its values:

• We see, we hear, we believe Aboriginal women.
• We find solutions through Aboriginal women sharing their stories, journeys and experiences.
• We are fearless in our work with Aboriginal women.
• Cultural integrity is at the core of everything we do.
• Self-determination is the foundation of everything we do.

Joining this organisation means becoming part of a trusted, Aboriginal-led service that walks alongside Aboriginal women with strength, courage and cultural integrity. Every day, you'll contribute to improving outcomes for women, children and families while working within a supportive, values-driven team.

About the Role

As a Lawyer within the organisation's Legal Service, you will provide high-quality legal advice, representation and advocacy across family violence, child protection, family law and victims of crime.

Working within a culturally safe, trauma-informed model, you will support clients with complex needs while collaborating closely with Paralegal Support Workers and a multidisciplinary team. You'll also contribute to community outreach, legal education and broader service delivery, helping improve access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Benefits

• Meaningful, purpose-driven work with genuine community impact
• Join a respected Aboriginal-led organisation making a difference every day
• Exposure to complex and rewarding legal matters
• Supportive team environment with mentoring and ongoing professional development
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Relocation support available for eligible candidates
• Permanent opportunity with flexible 0.8 or full-time arrangements

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, casework and court representation across family violence, child protection, family law and related matters
• Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed legal services to Aboriginal clients
• Work collaboratively with Paralegal Support Workers to support clients with complex needs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community, legal and government stakeholders
• Contribute to community legal education, outreach and early intervention programs
• Maintain accurate file management, reporting and compliance with service standards

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Eligible to hold a practising certificate in Victoria
• A degree in Law
• Demonstrated experience or a strong interest in family violence or related areas of law
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with vulnerable clients
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice

Desirable

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Experience in family law, child protection or community legal settings
• Exposure to community legal education or outreach work