Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $89,029 - $104,924
Grade: WVR 3.2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VLA/CL/1951741
About the role
The purpose of this position is to provide high level executive support and co-ordination to the Director of Criminal Law (Summary Crime and Therapeutic Justice) (job-share) and the Director of Criminal Law (Youth Crime, Indictable Crime and Appeals and Strategic Litigation).
The role is responsible for managing complex diaries and workflows and coordinating administrative activities. The role will also work closely with the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director on relevant directorate processes, strategic projects, program initiatives and events across the Criminal Law Program and is a member of the Executive Support Forum working closely with other executive support officers across VLA.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate.
About VLA
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1500+ 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
How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria/ (listed within the file attachments).
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 Jen Black at [email protected] or [email protected].
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on 1/11/2026
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.