Job Description

Location: Wodonga, Victoria

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (0.8 FTE)

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Looking for a legal career with purpose?

Join Hume Riverina Community Legal Service (HRCLS) and help improve access to justice for people experiencing family violence, family law issues and other complex challenges. As part of a passionate and supportive team, you will provide high-quality legal assistance while contributing to community education, advocacy and lasting social change.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking to further develop your expertise in community legal practice, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact every day.

Why Join Us?

We know that great lawyers thrive when they are supported.

We offer:

• Competitive salary of $108,739 - $124,053 (pro rata) plus superannuation (based on skills and experience)
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• 3 additional paid leave days between Christmas and New Year
• Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
• Bi-monthly external professional supervision
• Ongoing in-house training and professional development
• A supportive, collaborative workplace committed to wellbeing and continuous learning

About Us

Hume Riverina Community Legal Service (HRCLS) is a program of Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC), a proudly independent, community-managed organisation committed to strengthening families and communities across North East Victoria and the Southern Riverina of NSW.

HRCLS is a place-based, cross-border community legal centre providing free legal assistance to people facing significant barriers to justice. We work alongside health, education, family violence and community service providers to deliver holistic, trauma-informed legal services that improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals and families.

About the Role

We are seeking a Lawyer to join our Family Law and Family Violence Practice.

In this rewarding role, you will work directly with clients experiencing complex legal issues while contributing to broader initiatives that strengthen our community and improve the justice system.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal information, advice, casework, duty lawyer services and court representation in family law and family violence matters.
• Delivering services using a trauma-informed, client-centred approach.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with community organisations and sector partners.
• Delivering community legal education and secondary consultations.
• Contributing to law reform, policy development and advocacy initiatives.
• Providing supervision and support to lawyers, paralegals, students and volunteers where appropriate.

About You

You are a compassionate, capable lawyer who is committed to improving access to justice and supporting people through some of the most challenging times in their lives.

• To be successful, you will have:
• Eligibility to hold an unrestricted Australian practising certificate.
• An understanding of trauma-informed practice.
• Experience in, or the ability to quickly develop expertise in, family law and family violence matters.
• Experience representing clients in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria and/or the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (highly regarded).
• Strong communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent judgement, resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Most importantly, you will bring empathy, professionalism and a genuine commitment to social justice and collaborative practice.

Be Part of Something Bigger

At HRCLS, you will do more than practise law; you will help shape stronger communities.

If you are looking for a career where your legal skills can create meaningful change while being supported by a collaborative and values-driven team, we would love to hear from you.

Your Next Chapter Begins

Wodonga is ideally situated on the Murray River between Melbourne and Sydney. Surrounded by sprawling hills and enticing snowfields and providing easy access to wineries and historic towns, locals enjoy excellent produce and lifestyle opportunities. From vibrant art precincts and seasonal festivals to the easily accessible parks and playgrounds, there is plenty on offer in this picturesque location to keep families, singles and young couples busy during their downtime.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Rodgers at srodgers@umfc.com.au

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description along with a current resume.

The Position Description can be accessed via our Careers page by selecting the relevant vacancy:

https://employmenthero.com/jobs/organisations/upper-murray-family-care/

After submitting your resume, you will receive an email with a link to complete the screening questions. Be sure to complete these questions, as your application cannot progress without them.

We encourage early applications, as submissions will be reviewed upon receipt.

At UMFC, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be a Child Safe and inclusive organisation, welcoming people of all backgrounds.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct comprehensive screening checks.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, individuals with disabilities, and people of all genders.