Multiple roles available for Administrative Assistants to provide clerical and reception support, be the first point of contact for clients, and support our legal team in the Shepparton office.

- 3 positions available – full-time and part-time
- 1x position is a parental leave coverage up to September 2027
- Salary range: $67,350 - $81,080 plus super
- Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement

About the role Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is looking for three Administrative Assistants to join our Shepparton team.

Working as part of our legal team and reporting to the Administrative Services Manager, you'll provide a mix of administrative and reception support to help keep the office running smoothly.

Your day‑to‑day work will include data entry, preparing documents, managing files and providing general administrative support. You'll also be one of the first points of contact for our clients, welcoming people to the office and responding to enquiries in person and over the phone.

This is a busy and varied role where you'll work closely with lawyers and other staff to help provide quality legal services to the local community.

We have three positions available

- 1 x full-time ongoing position
- 1 x part time ongoing position (0.4 FTE)
- 1 x maximum-term parental leave position (0.6 FTE) to September 2027

This role is based at our Shepparton office on Yorta Yorta and Bangerang Country.

About you As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, prioritize your workload, and meet deadlines,



even in a busy environment.
- Strong communication skills to engage with clients empathetically and effectively, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- A commitment to providing high-quality, client-focused services in a sensitive environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with client database management.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively in a team setting, contributing to a positive workplace culture.

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

- 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 incentives
- Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing
- Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
- Free annual flu vaccina tions
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 12 October 2026.

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.

Applications close Monday 12 October 2026 at 11.59pm

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