• Full time ongoing position (part-time applications considered)
• Salary range: $62,123 - $76,425 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
• Flexible Location: Either Morwell or Bairnsdale

About the role
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking an engaged and client focused individual to join our team in Gippsland. Our Gippsland team comprises of staff across both Morwell and Bairnsdale offices, and this position can be based at either location. Occasional travel to other offices may be required for training.

Reporting to the Administrative Services Manager, you will provide essential administrative support to our lawyers, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

This role is based at either of our Morwell or Bairnsdale office on Gunaikurnai Country.

About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Strong administrative skills, with the ability to stay organized, prioritize effectively, and thrive under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver client-focused services in complex, confidential, and sensitive settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication across diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in word processing and the Microsoft Office suite.
• A track record of commitment to collaborative teamwork and achieving collective goals.

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 provide legal representation 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.

About Gippsland
Discover Gippsland, where career growth meets quality living. With its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant communities, Gippsland offers diverse job opportunities across industries. Enjoy a lower cost of living, cultural richness, and proximity to both nature and city life. Embrace a fulfilling professional journey and a balanced lifestyle in Gippsland's welcoming communities.

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
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Relocation allowance if relocating for the role

How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter noting either Morwell or Bairnsdale as your preferred office location.

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 Jaz Webb, Administrative Services Manager on (03) 5126 6489 or [email protected].

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 7 April 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.