Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,668 - $131,153
Grade: WVR 4.2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VLA/LPCJLH/1953803
About the role
As the Workforce Manager you will be responsible for managing Legal Help's resourcing and rostering requirements to meet budgets and forecasts in an efficient manner.
Additionally, you will be required to lead the ongoing review and implementation of Legal Help's workforce management strategy by examining workforce trends and extracting meaningful insights. You will also work closely with the leadership team, providing strategic advice and direction to improve service and operational efficiency.
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 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 below 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 Arcris Galang, Manager Operations, Legal Help on (03) 9280 3890 or [email protected].
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 11th November 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.