Description:
- Maximum term position up to 22 May 2026 (part-time considered)
- Salary range: $87,664 - $98,901 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
- Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
About the role
We are seeking a skilled people leader to support the Regional Manager in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Dandenong office. This leadership role involves leading a small team Legal Assistants as direct reports.
As one of two Administrative Services Managers (ASM) in the office, you will oversee day-to-day operations, manage staff performance, and ensure adherence to office standards. The role may involve travel to the Moorabbin court and liaising with external stakeholders to enhance VLA's client service delivery.
This role is based at our Dandenong office on Bunurong Country.
About Dandenong office
The Dandenong team is the largest VLA regional office providing legal services across criminal law, family violence, child protection, youth crime, family and civil law. A large team of Independent Mental Health Advocates and an Independent Family Advocate are based in the region. Legal services are provided across two Magistrates' Courts (Dandenong and Moorabbin), the Specialist Children's Court (Dandenong), the Drug Court, the Mental Health Tribunal, the AAT, VCAT and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The City of Greater Dandenong local government area is the most culturally diverse community in Australia, with residents from over 150 birth places and over 60% of its population born overseas.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- Strong leadership ability to motivate and manage a diverse team, driving performance while fostering a positive, collaborative environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing demands, and meet deadlines effectively.
- Clear and concise communication skills to collaborate well with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong critical thinking skills to address operational challenges efficiently.
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 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
- Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter.
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 Fatima Arjumand Mir, Regional Manager on (03) 9767 7176 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 31 March 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.