VLA is seeking a Psychosocial Wellbeing Specialist to join a passionate team of HSW professionals.
- Full time maximum term position up to two years
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Salary range: $113,668 - $131,153 plus superannuation
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Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement
About the role
The Psychosocial Wellbeing Specialist will lead the development of Victoria Legal Aid's (VLA) psychosocial wellbeing framework and appropriate support programs in line with legislative requirements, standards, and best practice approaches.
This role will also provide proactive and supportive psychological health and safety legislative advice, coaching and practical guidance on the implementation of VLA's health and safety management system (HSMS) within each directorate.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
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Demonstrated experience in the evaluation, development, and ongoing maintenance of workplace wellbeing programs.
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Demonstrated experience in the provision of expert strategic and operational workplace psychosocial wellbeing advice and support to client groups with an emphasis on timely and practical client service.
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Well-developed coaching, collaboration and influencing skills which enhance organisational and management capability.
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Demonstrated sensitivity, judgment, integrity, insight, and the ability to build effective professional relationships which engender trust and confidence.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with people across all levels of the organisation and with relevant external stakeholders.
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Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
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Demonstrated experience working with Australian First Nations people and understanding of cultural norms and communication styles.
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A knowledge of the general business of VLA and a commitment to our vision and values.
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
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A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements
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Hybrid work from home & office model
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Generous leave benefits, including:
- Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)
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Paid gender affirmation leave
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Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year
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Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives
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Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing
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Discounted annual Myki public transport passes
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Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
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Free annual flu vaccinations
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Access to gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office
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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 addressing how your experience is aligned with the expectations of the role.
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. For information not mentioned in the Position Description please contact Nicole Begg, HSW Governance Specialist on (03) 9269 0545 or for general queries to
[email protected].
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Tuesday 14 July 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.
