Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $89,029 - $104,924
Grade: WVR 3.2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VLA/LPCJLH/1929321
About the role
In this dynamic role, you will provide training and guidance to VLA staff and practice partners on VLA funding guidelines, fees and policies. You will develop support materials for training sessions and assess applications for legal assistance and manage grants in accordance with delegated powers. You will also represent VLA in meetings and forums related to legal aid services and assist with corporate litigation and funding decisions. Additionally, you will identify and implement new policies and processes to improve the experience of those seeking legal assistance and contribute to the work of the Legal Practice Directorate.
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 (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 Floyd Taylor-Morrison, Senior Practitioner Support of Grants & Quality Assurance on (03) 9280 3705 or [email protected].
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on 28/06/2026
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.