Full time maximum term position up to 2 years (part time considered) Salary range: $110,357 - $127,333 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model About the role This position will work closely with the Project Lead to deliver project key objectives including legal induction processes for new VLA lawyers, developing a structured program of continuing legal learning and support for VLA lawyers and extending access to VLA's legal training resources to panel practitioners and the broader legal assistance sector. The Legal Learning Specialist will be responsible for designing, developing and supporting the delivery of engaging and practical learning content tailored to the needs of VLA lawyers. The role requires close collaboration with subject matter experts, project team members and stakeholders across the sector to ensure that content is educationally sound, accessible and aligned with best practice in adult learning. This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country. About you As our ideal candidate, you will possess: Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, such as adult learning design or teaching, and/or equivalent professional experience in a similar role. Experience designing learning programs for legal, government or community service professionals, and/or familiarity with the broader legal system. Legal background or knowledge and understanding of the legal sector is desired. 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 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 Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements Hybrid work from home & office model Training and professional development opportunities Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club (and salary package the cost) Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office) Access to discounted Private Health Insurance 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 Jenny Chin, Project Manager – Quality Foundations on (03) 9280 3874 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au . No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 27 October 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.
