Work Type:
Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time
Grade:
WVR 3.2
Occupation:
Education and training
Location:
Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference:
VG/VLA/LPCJLH/*******
The PLE Administrative Project Officer role supports the coordination and delivery of legal training to VLA's lawyers and practice partners to ensure the provision of high-quality legal services.
Full time with part time (0.8 FTE) applications considered
Salary range: $89,029 - $104,924 plus super
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement
About the role
The Professional Legal Education Administrative/Project Officer will provide effective and efficient administrative and project support to the Practice Support team's professional legal education work to strengthen the provision of professional legal learning to Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) lawyers and practice partners.
This role supports the coordination and delivery of legal training to VLA's lawyers and practice partners to ensure the provision of high-quality legal services to clients and enable professional Continuing Career development (CPD) requirements to be met.
Professional Legal Education
PLE, as part of VLA's Practice Support team, supports VLA lawyers through targeted training and professional development. The team provides a directed and strategic approach to training that ensures staff receive the right training at the right time as well as fulfilling CPD requirements. An ongoing program of training activities across all practice areas using contemporary learning methodologies and technologies keeps VLA lawyers up to date with legal knowledge and developments. The team also provides advice and support to meet learning objectives and development needs.



This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or other relevant qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
Demonstrated high level administrative support and organisational skills including the ability to assess priorities and meet deadlines under pressure in a busy team environment.
Demonstrated ability to provide effective team support whilst undertaking events or project-based work and manage tasks with minimum supervision.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to liaise effectively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and to write clear and effective communications as required.
Experience coordinating the administrative functions of training, conferences and events and in video editing (highly desirable)
About VLA
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over **** 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 flexibleworking arrangements
Hybridwork fromhome& 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 i ncentives
Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing
Discounted annualMyki 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.
Applications close by *****pm on 13 September ****
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.
No agency applications will be accepted.
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📌 Ple Administrative/Projects Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne