• 2 x full time maximum term positions up to 12 months (part time considered)
• This role is a parental leave backfill position
• Salary range: $86,436 - $101,868 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

ABOUT YOU

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Ability in producing quality administrative work, with the ability to work under limited direction, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of work.
• Excellent teamwork skills demonstrated flexibility and maintain a positive outlook in a high-pressure environment.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to engage people and build mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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.

This diverse administrative role will encompass a range of responsibilities including:

• Coordinating and processing briefing requests to internal and external advocates.
• Supporting the day-to-day operations of Chambers and working closely with the Senior Advocates Clerks and Briefing Manager.
• Managing a central diary and mailbox, coordinating conferences, preparing correspondence and billing between VLA Chambers advocates, legal practitioners and assignments.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of Chambers’ policies and procedures and will ensure all Public Defenders and Advocates adhere to these by providing regular inductions and refreshers.

These roles are based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.