Director, Strategy and Engagement

Job Description

Key member of the Victoria Law Foundation’s leadership team Contribute to improving civil justice in Victoria Full time or 0.8FTE About Us The Victoria Law Foundation (VLF) was established in 1967 and is a statutory entity under the Victoria Law Foundation Act 2009. The VLF is a small and high functioning team, and we pride ourselves on our expertise, collaboration and meaningful work in research, education and grants to support better justice for all Victorians. Our functions are focussed on capability – supporting the justice sector to engage effectively with the community we serve, and to build public understanding and confidence in our legal system.About the Role This role is to ensure the VLF optimises its impact in building legal capability and help improve access to justice. Reporting to the Executive Director, this newly created role is a key member of the VLF leadership team.The Director will interpret and translate research findings for use across all VLF activity and help inform the thinking, service delivery and advocacy of diverse legal, community and education organisations. The successful candidate will ‘join the dots’, generate bright ideas and develop smart and rigorous content to connect effectively with stakeholders and decision makers.This role is available full time or 0.8 FTE.Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver a Strategy and Engagement framework and plan Establish, lead and manage an effective Strategy and Engagement team, including Communications Engage with the Executive Director, the Leadership team and broader staff to devise and deliver strategies for integrated community and stakeholder engagement Work closely with the Research team to plan opportunities to present findings with relevant agencies through events, publications and projects Develop effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across relevant sectors Prepare papers and reports to the Executive Director and Board as required. Selection Criteria The full selection criteria is contained in the Recruitment Pack, detailing the core skills required in terms of:Qualifications and experience Team management About You The successful candidate will have extensive experience with stakeholder engagement and communications, preferably in government or community sector organisations, and engage confidently with different groups of people to develop to achieve outcomes. You will have demonstrable strength in understanding and accurately interpreting research for diverse audiences, and significant experience in thinking strategically (both analytically and creatively) in implementing strategic solutions.This role will suit a person with superior people and issues management skills, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and ideally, have previously represented an organisation in the public domain using research. You will have the ability to manage numerous projects and stakeholders at the one time, motivate and develop staff and enjoy working highly collaboratively.You will have a clear commitment to the VLF and its aims.Benefits As a valued member of the team, you will have access to:Hybrid work Flexible hours Gratis days over the Christmas period Annual reading week for professional development EAP Personal and professional development opportunities 14 weeks paid Parental Leave after 12 months service Salary packaging options Applications Detailed information about the VLF and the Director, Strategy and Engagement role, including the full selection criteria and information on the Recruitment process can be found in the Recruitment Pack - copy this link into your web browser - For more information on the role please email (emailprotected) .All applicants must include their CV, a covering letter and response to the selection criteria.Applications close midnight AEST Wednesday 26 March 2025. For more information about the Victoria Law Foundation, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr