Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,909 - $162,060
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VLA/CLICS/1869844
About the role
In this role you will be responsible for driving and implementing the development of new predictive data models, as well as providing ad-hoc analysis, training and support across the organisation. You will also provide coaching and mentoring to the Data Scientist.
This role plays a key part in delivering on VLA's program of data science and data analysis work, including working collaboratively across the organisation to identify and provide recommendations on the prioritisation of work in line with the VLA strategy.
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 you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
About Victoria Legal Aid
We provide legal representation 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 o r contact Lauren Rolfo, Recruitment Specialist on (03) 9269 0225 or [email protected].
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Tuesday 15 July 2025.
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.