Exciting opportunity for an administrative assistant to join Legal Aid and provide excellent administrative support to our legal and non-legal staff, contributing to the Barwon region.
Full time ongoing position (part-time applications considered)Salary range: $62,123 - $76,425 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packagingUp to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office modelAbout 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, you will play an important 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 are 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 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 arrangementsHybrid work from home & office modelTraining and professional development opportunitiesExcellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated LeasingAccess to discounted Private Health InsuranceRelocation allowance if relocating for the roleHow 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 ****** .
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 21 April 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.
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