Professional Support Lawyer, Youth Crime

Professional Support Lawyer, Youth Crime Victoria Legal Aid location_pin Melbourne, VIC home_work Hybrid Posted 1 day ago Full time ongoing position (part time considered) Salary range: $113,668 - $131,153 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model About the role In this unique and exciting role you play a pivotal part in supporting the Youth Crime program. You will provide lawyers with strategic case advice, training, up to date practice resources, legislative, case law and policy updates, and support accredited specialisation processes. You will also contribute to policy, system reform, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives. This role will also involve collaboration with Professional Support Lawyers for Child Protection and Criminal Law. This role can be based at any of our VLA offices. About you As our ideal candidate, you will possess: Extensive knowledge and experience in youth crime in Victoria. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage and build collaborate relationships with internal and external stakeholders. High level research and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesise and present complex information succinctly. A current unrestricted Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory). Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities. About Victoria Legal Aid We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve. Employee benefits Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements Hybrid work from home & office model Training and professional development opportunities Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost) Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office) Access to discounted Private Health Insurance How to apply To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a brief covering letter. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team. For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Amanda Carter, Associate Director, Youth Crime on or No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 7 December 2025. Other relevant information It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community. VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first. About Victoria Legal Aid home_pin Melbourne, VIC, Australia apartment Legal Victoria Legal Aid helps people with their legal problems. We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. We provide legal information, legal advice, and education with a focus on prevention and early resolution of legal problems. We prioritise more intensive legal services such as legal advice and representation for people who meet eligibility criteria, based on their financial situation, the nature and seriousness of their problem and their individual circumstances. We also conduct strategic litigation to change policies and processes and remedy legal problems for individuals and the broader community. Looking for More Opportunities? Explore more jobs with upfront salary details that respect your worth. #J-18808-Ljbffr