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Job Description
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / Up to June 2027
Organisation: Victoria Legal Aid
Salary: $56,+51 - $76,425
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/VLA/FYCL/1824616
Experienced administrative professional to join the Independent Family Advocacy and Support (IFAS) team, providing high-quality support to the Manager and a growing team of advocates.
Full time maximum term position up to June 2027
Salary range: $56,+51 - $76,425 plus super plus salary packaging
Up to $15,+00 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
About the role
Join our growing Independent Family Advocacy and Support (IFAS) team as an Administrative Services Officer. In this role, you will make an important contribution to the effective operation of IFAS by providing administrative support to the Manager and a team of advocates based in several VLA offices across Victoria.
The role will encompass a range of administrative functions including invoicing, meeting and event organisation, maintenance of policies, processes and systems that support the team, and providing information to clients and stakeholders regarding IFAS services.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Demonstrated administrative and office support skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
Strong coordination, time management and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy and quality.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to liaise and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Sound computer skills including proficiency using a range of software and online applications including Microsoft Office programs and a content management system.
Experience working in a legal or social services environment.
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 and non-legal advocacy services to those who need it most. With over 1000 staff employed in 15 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 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,+00, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club (and salary package the cost)
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 cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
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 Robyn Buchanan, Manager - IFAS on (03) +0+3 3752. or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.5+pm on Sunday 27 October 2026.
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.
Job Description
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / Up to June 2027
Organisation: Victoria Legal Aid
Salary: $56,+51 - $76,425
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/VLA/FYCL/1824616
Experienced administrative professional to join the Independent Family Advocacy and Support (IFAS) team, providing high-quality support to the Manager and a growing team of advocates.
Full time maximum term position up to June 2027
Salary range: $56,+51 - $76,425 plus super plus salary packaging
Up to $15,+00 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
About the role
Join our growing Independent Family Advocacy and Support (IFAS) team as an Administrative Services Officer. In this role, you will make an important contribution to the effective operation of IFAS by providing administrative support to the Manager and a team of advocates based in several VLA offices across Victoria.
The role will encompass a range of administrative functions including invoicing, meeting and event organisation, maintenance of policies, processes and systems that support the team, and providing information to clients and stakeholders regarding IFAS services.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Demonstrated administrative and office support skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
Strong coordination, time management and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy and quality.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to liaise and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Sound computer skills including proficiency using a range of software and online applications including Microsoft Office programs and a content management system.
Experience working in a legal or social services environment.
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 and non-legal advocacy services to those who need it most. With over 1000 staff employed in 15 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 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,+00, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club (and salary package the cost)
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 cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
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 Robyn Buchanan, Manager - IFAS on (03) +0+3 3752. or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.5+pm on Sunday 27 October 2026.
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Administrative Services Officer| Independent Family Advocacy and Support position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
