About this role
* Full time or part time ongoing position
* Salary range: $66,772 - $81,080 plus super
* Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement
About the role
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking a motivated individual to join our Geelong team as a Legal Assistant. Reporting to the Administrative Services Manager (ASM), you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our client services.
In this role, you will assist legal aid clients with general enquiries and work with external legal practitioners and community legal centres to ensure the needs of our clients are met. Some of your day-to-day duties include, but not limited to, corporate case management system, word processing, data entry, file management, client coordination and reception services.
This role is based at our Geelong office on Wadawurrung Country.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
* Strong administrative skills, showcasing exceptional organization, prioritization, and the capability to thrive under pressure.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver client-focused services in complex, confidential, and sensitive settings.
* Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication across diverse backgrounds.
* Proficiency in word processing and the Microsoft Office suite.
* A track record of commitment to collaborative teamwork and achieving collective goals.
Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate.
About VLA
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy 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
* A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements
* Hybrid work from home & office model
* Generous leave benefits, including:
o Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)
o Paid gender affirmation leave
o Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year
* Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives
* Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing
* Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
* Free annual flu vaccinations
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.
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 Natalie Borracci, Administrative Services Manager on (03) 5226 5666 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 4 March 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 details Job Reference: VG/VLA/RSD/1908583
Location: Geelong - Barwon area
Work Type: Ongoing - full time or part time
Job Function: Administration / Secretarial
Classification: WVR 2.2 - 22AO3D
Salary Range: $66,772 - $81,080
Job Duration: Ongoing
Date posted: 18-Feb-2026
Application Close Date: 04-Mar-2026