Manager, Education & Engagement

Job Description

Full time or Part time - negotiable (minimum 0.8EFT), Ongoing Be a part of a feminist community legal service supporting Victorian women. Your expertise will directly contribute to building a more gender-equitable society. Competitive remuneration, 5 weeks annual leave and flexible work arrangements. About Us For over 40 years Women’s Legal Service Victoria (Women’s Legal) has championed women’s rights to live free from violence. We are a dedicated team with a passion for working with women and non-binary people to live free from violence and discrimination by: Providing high quality integrated legal services for Victorian women and non-binary people who are victim-survivors of family violence and disadvantagedor marginalised by structural and systemic barriers. Building the capacity of professionals who work with women and non-binary people, to better understandthe law and navigate the legal system safely. Advancing gender equality by challenging unsafe and discriminatory policies andlaws and informing and advocating for legal and policy initiatives that respect andpromote the rights of women and non-binary people. About the Role The Manager, Education & Engagement will ensure the provision of high-quality best practice training and capacity building programs for community sector professionals working with people at risk or experiencing family violence. Manage the development, delivery and review of Education & Engagement programs and legal training resources. Manage the community sector professionals training stream, consistent with organisational values and goals. Ensure training programs are consistent with best practice, meet funding obligations, and respond to the needs of sector partners. Work alongside the Director to strengthen relationships with current funders and actively source new funding to further develop programs and projects. About You You are a strategic leader who thrives on collaboration and innovation. You excel at building strong relationships, fostering teamwork, and creating a positive and supportive work environment. With excellent communication skills, you can engage diverse stakeholders and adapt your approach to different audiences. You are highly organised, flexible, and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality and impact. Your commitment to continuous learning and improvement ensures that training programs remain relevant, effective, and aligned with best practices. Key to your success is your: Strategic thinking and planning skills Ability to design and implement best practice training and education programs Strong project management and organisational skills Demonstrated ability to be able to lead a high performing team Excellent communication and relationship-building skills You will: Hold a tertiary degree in a relevant discipline; and Have experience in instructional design, training development and facilitation. Why Women’s Legal? In return for your dedication, we offer: Competitive remuneration 5 weeks annual leave, plus bonus leave between Christmas and New Year! Paid parental leave and reproductive health leave Cultural leave A strong commitment to your professional development, personal development, and wellbeing A hybrid working model and a flexible working environment that supports work/non-work balance NFP salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 in tax-free pay every year) plus meal and entertainment benefits (up to $2,650 tax-free pay per year) Fresh fruit available in the office Access to our Employee Assistance Program To apply Click "Apply Now" . Submit a resume and covering letter to tell us how you are the right candidate for this role. Please ensure the cover letter addresses how you align to Women’s Legal values as described in the attached position description. Research shows that women are less likely to apply for roles if they don’t meet 100% of the selection criteria. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria, but this role sounds like a good fit for you. Please note, non-lawyers employed by Women’s Legal Service Victoria are required to comply with Section 121 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law. All successful candidates will be required to produce a national criminal history check prior to the commencement of their employment. Enquiries Enquiries can be emailed to Ruth McKendrick, HR Officer at using the subject line: Manager, Education & Engagement enquiry via EthicalJobs . Equal Opportunity Employer We recognise our work benefits greatly from the unique knowledge, skills and expertise of individuals with diverse experiences, including those with lived experience of family violence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women with disability and women from migrant, refugee or non-English speaking backgrounds. If this is you, we strongly encourage you to apply. Women's Legal relies on an exception under the Equal Opportunity Act to employ women only. #J-18808-Ljbffr