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 highly respected community legal service in Mildura.
These are genuinely impactful roles supporting victim-survivors of family violence, with the added benefit of choosing between two distinct service models - allowing you to align your work with how you want to practise law.
Whether you thrive in a deeply integrated, multidisciplinary environment or prefer a dynamic outreach and community-facing role, both opportunities offer meaningful, career-defining work in a supportive team.
About the Roles
Both positions sit within a community legal centre delivering free, high-quality legal services to vulnerable members of the community.
You will be responsible for:
- Providing legal advice, casework and representation in family violence matters
- Supporting clients through intervention orders, family law and related proceedings
- Working collaboratively with social workers and community support services
- Delivering legal education and community engagement activities
- Contributing to a trauma-informed, client-centred practice
Key Differences Between the Roles
Role 1 - Integrated Family Violence Service (Health Justice Partnership)
Ideal for solicitors who enjoy working closely within a multidisciplinary, wraparound model.
- Embedded within a family violence and wellbeing team
- Work side-by-side with support workers and therapeutic practitioners
- Strong focus on holistic, long-term client outcomes
- Opportunity to be part of a Health Justice Partnership-style model
- High level of collaboration and shared case management
Role 2 - Community Legal Centre Outreach Role
Perfect for those who enjoy variety, autonomy and community engagement.
- Deliver legal services across multiple outreach locations
- Provide advice, casework and court representation
- Engage with family violence intake and referral services
- Lead community education and legal awareness initiatives
- Contribute to policy, advocacy and systemic change work
About You
To be successful in either role, you will bring:
- Minimum 2 years' post-admission experience (not suitable for graduates)
- Experience in family violence, family law or community legal settings
- A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
- Confidence managing sensitive and complex client matters
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary environments
- A genuine commitment to social justice and supporting vulnerable communities
Benefits
- Salary circa $91,913 - $109,249 + Super
- Salary packaging up to $15,834 available
- Join a highly regarded, purpose-driven organisation
- Work within a supportive, collaborative legal team
- Opportunity to make a real impact in the Mildura community
- Relocation opportunity for those seeking a regional lifestyle change
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 process
- Clear insight into organisational culture and 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 looking to do meaningful work in a supportive, values-driven environment, 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 Equal Opportunity
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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