Project Coordinator, Equitable Briefing Strategy

Job Description

Project Coordinator, Equitable Briefing Strategy Job posted: 24/01/2025 Job type: Part time / Up to 30 December 2025 Organisation: Victoria Legal Aid Occupation: Projects Reference: VG/VLA/VLAC/1838894 Project Coordinator to progress next steps in an organisation-wide project aimed at maximising the briefing of advocates who reflect community diversity. Part time (0.6 FTE) maximum term position up to 30 December 2025 Salary range: $98,902 - $123,624 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model About the role This position will be responsible for coordinating and progressing the next steps in the implementation of the Equitable Briefing Strategy. The Equitable Briefing Strategy is an organisational-wide project that is managed by VLA Chambers. The Strategy aims to maximise briefing of advocates who reflect community diversity and possess the skills and knowledge required for a brief. You will be working with internal and external stakeholders on progressing project initiatives. You will also deliver written and verbal updates, with recommendations and reports to Chambers staff and senior leadership. This role will lead phases of the project and assist with other related projects and initiatives. This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country. About you As our ideal candidate, you will possess: Demonstrated experience in project coordination and strong stakeholder management and engagement skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships. Excellent written communication skills with experience drafting documents requiring a high level of attention to detail. Excellent research, written and policy analysis skills and an ability to think both strategically and operationally. Demonstrated understanding of the legal assistance sector and Victoria Legal Aid's role in a mixed model of service delivery, and a commitment to social justice principles. About Victoria Legal Aid We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1300 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 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 Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office) Access to discounted Private Health Insurance How to apply To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments). 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 Madeline Ryan (Associate Director, VLA Chambers) on 03 9269 0482 or Renee Rao (Recruitment Specialist) on Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 9 February 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr