Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,668 - $131,153
Grade: WVR 4.2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VLA/LPCJLH/1914853
About the role
In this newly created role as a Learning Specialist, you will design and deliver training that helps Legal Help staff provide high-quality legal information to the community. This includes induction for new starters and ongoing learning and coaching for existing staff.
You will work closely with team leaders and subject matter experts to understand learning needs, develop practical and engaging training, and support staff to build legal knowledge, communication skills and culturally safe practice. You will also review and improve learning programs to ensure they stay relevant, inclusive and effective.
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 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
How to apply
To be
considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria).
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 Annie Mereos, Manager, Knowledge & Capability on (03) 9269 0593 or [email protected].
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 8 April 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.