Full time or part time (0.8FTE) ongoing position Salary range: $131,154 - $155,000 plus super Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement About the role The role will be responsible for managing a team of project coordinators who design, develop and implement Family, Youth and Children's Law (FYCL) Projects. This includes improving the quality of and access to FYCL legally aided services and ensuring we are adopting a client centred approach to service design and planning. This role will also involve continued collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders as well as oversight and conducting of several major projects. This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country. About you As our ideal candidate, you will possess: Experience managing projects and initiatives related to the Family, Youth and Children's Law practice areas. Demonstrated people management and leadership capabilities including proven experience in successfully developing, managing and motivating a project team. Demonstrated ability to synthesise and convey complex information and ideas in a clear, logical and concise manner and target written work to a range of audiences. Demonstrated ability to interpret and understand data to inform effective project design and evaluate impact. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to use those skills to influence, negotiate and build collaborative working relationships with people across all levels to achieve strategic program outcomes. 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 A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements Hybrid work from home & office model Generous leave benefits, including: Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays) Paid gender affirmation leave Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing Discounted annual Myki public transport passes Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals Free annual flu vaccinations Access to gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources. How to apply To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the following key selection criteria/responsibilities: Demonstrated project management knowledge and capacity, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure. Demonstrated people management and leadership capabilities including proven experience in successfully developing, managing and motivating a team. 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 Sharika Jeyakumar, Associate Director – Family Violence Projects and Innovation on (03) 9606 5253 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au . No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 10 June 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.
