Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,668 - $131,153
Grade: WVR 4.2
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VLA/FNS/1933560
About the role
As the Senior Policy and Projects Officer within Barring-ga Balert, you will support evidence-based strategic advocacy that places First Peoples client experiences and outcomes at the centre of our work. You will contribute to and draft policy submissions and briefs, conduct research and analysis, oversee internal projects, act as a representative in stakeholder meetings and build constructive relationships within VLA and externally, to achieve strategic advocacy objectives.
You will work collaboratively with senior management, internal directorates and practice areas, and First Peoples programs to contribute to positive change to First Peoples experiences within the justice system.
NOTE: This is a special measures role and only First Peoples are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Non-First Peoples applicants will not be considered.
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 explaining how your experience aligns with the expectations of the role.
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 Jenna Kramme, Manager, Strategic Advocacy and Policy on 03 9269 0493 or for general queries [email protected].
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on 12 July 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.