Job Description
Specialist Family Violence Solicitor - Multiple Opportunities
Pay: $91-$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 currently recruiting two Specialist Family Violence Solicitors for a respected community legal service based in Mildura. These roles sit within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering free legal support to vulnerable individuals experiencing family violence across the Mallee region.
While both roles focus on supporting victim-survivors of family violence, each offers a slightly different service delivery model. This provides an opportunity for solicitors who are passionate about family violence law to choose a pathway that best aligns with their experience and interests.
About the Roles
Both positions sit within a community legal centre providing legal advice, advocacy, casework and court representation to vulnerable community members.
You will be responsible for:
- Providing legal advice, casework and representation in family violence and related matters
- Supporting victim-survivors through intervention orders, family law and associated legal processes
- Working collaboratively with social workers, support services and partner organisations
- Delivering community legal education and legal information
- Contributing to a trauma-informed and client-centred service model
Key Differences Between the Roles
Although both roles sit within the same legal team, they differ in how services are delivered.
Role 1 - Integrated Family Violence Service (Health Justice Partnership)
This position operates within a highly integrated service model, working alongside family violence and wellbeing practitioners.
- Embedded within a multidisciplinary family violence program
- Close collaboration with support workers and therapeutic services
- Focus on holistic client outcomes
- Opportunity to work in a Health Justice Partnership environment
- Strong emphasis on integrated case coordination
Role 2 - Community Legal Centre Outreach Role
This position focuses more broadly on delivering legal services across the region.
- Providing legal advice, casework and court representation
- Outreach support to family violence and community service locations
- Supporting services such as family violence intake and referral programs
- Delivering legal education and community engagement
- Involvement in policy, advocacy and law reform initiatives
About You
To be successful in either role, you will bring:
- 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
- Ability to work with vulnerable and disadvantaged clients
- Commitment to social justice and trauma-informed practice
Benefits
- Salary circa $91,913 - $109,249 + Super
- Salary packaging up to $15,834 available
- Work within a highly respected community legal service
- Strong multidisciplinary collaboration
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in regional communities
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.
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