ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

Southside Justice is a place-based community legal centre offering free legal support to people on low incomes living in Melbourne’s inner-south and statewide for specialised programs. Founded in 1973, Southside Justice (formerly St Kilda Legal Service) was built on the principle that everyone deserves access to justice, regardless of their financial means. Today, Southside Justice exists to increase access to legal support, promote fairness and advocate for social justice. See our website for more: Southside Justice

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Managing Lawyer plays a critical leadership role in advancing our Housing Justice priority - championing the right to safe, secure, and affordable housing for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

Alongside providing high-quality legal advice and representation, the Managing Lawyer will lead, supervise, and support a small team, while working collaboratively across the broader legal practice.

The role also contributes to community legal education, systemic advocacy, and strategic initiatives, helping to drive sustainable, sector-wide impact and meaningful change for clients and communities.

ABOUT YOU

We’re seeking an experienced, values-driven lawyer who brings:

• An unrestricted Victorian practising certificate (or eligibility)
• Strong legal practice experience (tenancy or social justice preferred)
• Understanding of homelessness and housing insecurity
• Leadership and team supervision capability
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to social justice

Desirable: 5+ years PAE and tenancy law experience

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

We offer a supportive, flexible and rewarding work environment, including:

• 5 weeks paid annual leave (plus 17.5% leave loading) and bonus leave between Christmas and New Year
• Above-Award pay: 4% above the SCHADS Award
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, plus 12 months of paid superannuation
• Salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• A values-driven, inclusive, and positive workplace culture — with 100% of our team strongly agreeing Southside Justice is a great place to work.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Maie Gibney, Legal Director via 03 7037 3236.

Next Steps

To submit your application, please click apply 'Apply Now'. Please read the full position description and ensure you address the key selection criteria in your application.

Applications close at 9am on the closing date. We are aiming to interview successful applicants between 27 - 30 July 2026.

A position description is attached.