Use your skills for justice. Make change that lasts.
The Victorian community legal sector offers a wide range of career opportunities for people interested in driving meaningful change. Read about career pathways here.
Paid and volunteer opportunities
Community legal centres offer:
- Paid roles across legal, community, policy and operational functions
- Volunteer opportunities, including legal, student and community roles
- Internships and student placements with hands-on learning
Whether you are early in your career, changing direction, returning to work or looking to contribute your skills in a new way, there are opportunities across the sector.
Current opportunities in Victorian community legal centres
Education & Engagement Coordinator
Women's Legal Service Victoria
Full time, ongoing
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Applications for this position will close on Friday, 3 July at 5pm
Community Lawyer - Q+Law
Fitzroy Legal Service
Full time or part time, parental leave cover to 30 June 2027
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Applications for this position will close on Sunday, 12 July at 11pm
Lawyer - Justice (designated)
Environmental Justice Australia
Full time, ongoing
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Applications for this position will close on Sunday, 26 July at 11:59pm
Managing Lawyer
Allied Justice
Full time or part time, ongoing
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Applications for this position will close when a suitable candidate is sourced
Senior Lawyer
Djirra - any Djirra location
Full time, ongoing
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Applications for this position will close when a suitable candidate is sourced
Lawyer
Djirra - Abbotsford
Full time, ongoing
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Applications for this position will close when a suitable candidate is sourced
Paralegal Support Worker
Djirra - Shepparton
Full time, ongoing
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Applications for this position will close when a suitable candidate is sourced
Managing Lawyer (2 positions)
Djirra - any regional office
Full time, ongoing
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Applications for this position will close when a suitable candidate is sourced
Senior Lawyer
Djirra - Mildura
Full time, ongoing
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Applications for this position will close when a suitable candidate is sourced
Lawyer or Senior Lawyer
Djirra - Shepparton
Full time, ongoing
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Applications for this position will close when a suitable candidate is sourced
Lawyer
Djirra - Warranambool
Full time, ongoing
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Applications for this position will close when a suitable candidate is sourced
Paralegal - Family Law and Family Violence Practice
Hume Riverina Community Legal Service
Full time, ongoing
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Applications for this position will close when a suitable candidate is sourced
Lawyer - Civil Law Practice
Hume Riverina Community Legal Service
Part time, contract
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Applications for this position will close when a suitable candidate is sourced
Senior Community Lawyer
Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service
Full time, part time, ongoing
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Applications for this position will close when a suitable candidate is sourced
Volunteer opportunities
Search for a community legal centre in your area or that aligns with your interests. Once you find one, look into the volunteer opportunities they provide and gather more information about how you can get involved. You can also find more information about specific community legal centres by following them on Linked In.
Victorian Legal Sector Organisations
Done By Law is seeking new presenters!
Done By Law is 3CR’s law radio show. They been presenting a radical look at the law since 1980, telling stories that wouldn’t otherwise be told on mainstream media. Done By Law is presented and supported by the Federation of Community Legal Centres.
They are looking for three to four people who have involvement in the community legal sector to come on board as presenters.
Done By Law really encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, bla(c)k people, people of colour, people with disability, and LGBTIQ+ people to apply.
The roles are unpaid voluntary roles (the whole show, and indeed most of the station operates on a volunteer basis). We have four groups of 3 to 4 people who work within the group to present one show per month.
Previous radio experience is not necessary! Done By Law will structure the groups to pair new presenters with experienced presenters.
As part of the role you will need to:
- undertake 3CR radio training (there is a fee for this, but well worth it!);
- become a subscriber of 3CR. The cost per year is $35 unwaged/concession, $75 waged. If you are otherwise interested but this is a barrier for you, please let us know.
- engage in very occasional meetings and working bees with the whole team of presenters; and
- assist in the planning and running of our yearly fundraiser (usually our famous trivia night).
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact [email protected].
How to apply
Please send an expression of interest by email to [email protected]. The expression of interest should cover:
- A short bio;
- Your involvement in the community legal sector; and
- Why you are interested in Done By Law and community radio.
Australian community legal centres
For vacancies in community legal centres across Australia, go to the National Association of Community Legal Centre's jobs website.
Federation of Community Legal Centres
Explore career opportunities within the Federation of Community Legal Centres
