Job Summary
- $76,426 - $98,901 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 24th Jan 2025
- Melbourne > Melbourne CBD
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking a dedicated Project Officer for our Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer (ACEO) Program, with a strong commitment to working with First Nations communities and contributing to the program's growth and expansion at VLA.
As the Project Officer, you will provide high-quality project and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation and continued success of the program. You will work closely with the Manager, ACEO Program to coordinate meetings, track delivery of tasks, prepare key documentation and assist with recruitment across the program.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting First Nations communities.
This is a special measures role and only First Nations people are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country, but we welcome applications from candidates outside the Melbourne metro area.
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
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.
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter that highlights your previous experience in project administration and support (or other administrative experience that highlights your suitability for this role).
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 Kristen Bell, First Nations Employment Consultant on (03) 9269 0168.
For further information, please review the position description by clicking Apply Now or contact Jessica Thomson, Manager, ACE Officer Program on (03) 5055 4011 or [email protected] using the subject line: Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.
No agency applications will be accepted.
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.