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Associate Public Defender, Civil Justice

Victoria Legal Aid

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ongoing - full time or part time July 09, 2026

Opportunity Description

* Full time ongoing position (part time applications considered)
* Salary range: $113,668 - $131,153 plus super
* Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement
About the roleWe are seeking an Associate Public Defender to join Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) Chambers and provide high quality advocacy for legally aided clients in a range of Civil Justice matters in all courts and tribunals, including:
* social security, tenancy, significant fines debt, NDIS matters
* matters involving the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Fitness to the Tried) Act, Mental Health Tribunal hearings, guardianship and administration orders
* applications for protection visas and judicial review of administrative decisions to cancel visas
* discrimination, sexual harassment, victims of crimes issues.
You will provide expert legal advice on complex and strategic issues across VLA's Civil Justice program, and work with Civil Justice lawyers to identify and develop opport...
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