Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: $131,154 - $155,000
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: VG/VLA/LPCJLH/1949049
About the role
In this role you will be responsible for managing the Independent Mental Health Advocacy service (IMHA), which provides opt out non legal advocacy services to consumers subject to or at risk of being placed on a compulsory treatment order in Victoria.
You will be required to lead and manage a diverse team of non-legal advocates, including building the teams' capability to deliver high-quality advocacy services and providing appropriate supervision and debriefing practices. In addition, you will also work in collaboration with the Associate Director to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including internal VLA staff, designated mental health services, community mental health and wellbeing services, the Department of Health, Victorian Aboriginal Legal services and other Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
This role can be based at either our Frankston, Dandenong offices on Bunurong Country or our Ringwood 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.
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 Emma Wilcox-Davies, Acting Associate Director, IMHA on (03) 9093 3718 or [email protected].
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Thursday 8th October 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.