Project Officer, Independent Mental Health Advocacy

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Melbourne VIC•Hybrid work
 
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Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $78,719 - $94,151
Grade: WVR 3.1
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VLA/LPCJLH/1875557
Newly created role in our Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) program supporting a project team to achieve key tasks, deliverables, and milestones.
Full time maximum term position up to 12 months (part time applications considered)
Salary range: $78,719 - $94,151 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
About the role
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) is the primary non legal advocacy provider in Victoria for people subject to or at risk of compulsory treatment and are responsible for the opt out system. Working closely with the Project Coordinator, this position will coordinate the design, development and implementation of resources, processes, and learning tools to support consumers and IMHA Advocates.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Experience in supporting project work, including design, coordination and implementation, as well as undertaking research, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to use those skills to build collaborative relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated research, writing and policy analysis skills, including an ability to think laterally and innovatively in providing advice, strategies and solutions.
Experience working with lived experience experts and an understanding of the challenges impacting people experiencing mental health issues accessing mental health and other related systems.
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 1400 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
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 Muskaan Ahuja, IMHA Project Coordin ator on 9093 3719 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.

No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 6 August 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.
Applications close Wednesday 6 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
23 July 2025
 

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