Job Description
Family Violence Solicitor - Mildura
Pay: $95-$109K + super (salary packaging available under the EA)
Location: Mildura (Relocation required if not already local)
Employment Type: Full-time or 0.8 FTE (35 hours per week), 9am-5pm
Tradewind Australia is partnering with a well-regarded integrated community services and community legal service in Mildura to recruit an experienced Family Violence Solicitor. This role offers meaningful, community-focused work supporting vulnerable individuals across the region through early-intervention and trauma-informed practice.
About the Role
As a Family Violence Solicitor, you will provide legal advice, casework and court representation with a strong focus on family violence. Working within an integrated practice, you will collaborate with social workers, maternal and child health teams, family violence specialists and partner agencies to deliver coordinated and holistic support.
You will also contribute to the Mabels Program, engage in community legal education across the Mallee region, and participate in data reporting, reflective practice and multidisciplinary team processes.
Benefits:
- $95-$109K + super (salary packaging available)
- Relocation assistance up to $3,000
- Full-time or 0.8 FTE (35 hours per week), 9am-5pm
- Professional development, training and upskilling opportunities
- Meaningful, community-centred practice in regional Victoria
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice, casework and court representation, with a focus on family violence
- Work within an integrated practice alongside social workers, MCH teams and partner agencies
- Support early-intervention referrals from maternal health services through the Mabels Program
- Deliver community legal education and strengthen stakeholder relationships across the Mallee region
- Participate in reviews, data reporting and reflective practice within a multidisciplinary team
What You'll Bring
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' post-admission experience (role not suitable for new graduates)
- Experience in family violence or family law, grounded in a trauma-informed approach
- Ability to work collaboratively within an integrated, multidisciplinary service
- Strong communication skills and confidence managing sensitive client matters
Desirable
Candidates from diverse backgrounds encouraged; overseas applicants welcome (no sponsorship available)
About Tradewind Australia
Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency, recognised nationally for delivering exceptional candidate experience across the education, social and community services sectors.
We partner with leading organisations across Victoria to connect skilled professionals with roles that align with their values, strengths and long-term career goals.
What sets Tradewind apart:
- Award-winning candidate experience
- Specialist consultants with deep sector understanding
- Tailored support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process
- Clear insight into organisational culture, leadership and role expectations
- Transparent communication and ongoing post-placement care
We focus on supporting people, not just filling jobs.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Family Violence Solicitor seeking a meaningful role in a supportive, community-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply today with your CV, or email angus.hayes@twrecruitment.com.au.
For more information, contact Angus Hayes on (03) 9087 1020.
Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and to be an equal opportunities employer
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification, a Working with Children Check and further compliance requirements as requested by the organisation.
