In-Demand Senior legal officer Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Senior Policy and Projects Officer
Victoria Legal Aid —Melbourne VIC
- $113,668 - $131,153 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Commuter assistance
- Work from home
8d
Senior Policy Officer, Large Load Policy
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
11d
Senior Regulatory Officer
Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
12d
Senior Legal Policy Officer
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $116,413 - $128,631 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Working with children
13d
Senior Policy and Project Officer
Victoria Legal Aid —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $113,668 - $131,153 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Commuter assistance
- Work from home
13d
Chief Executive Officer
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Administrative experience
Senior Confiscation Officer
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
8d
Senior Dispute Resolution Officer
EML —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Work from home
- Parental leave
9d
Chief Executive Officer
Victorian Law Reform Commission —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Administrative experience
Policy Officer
Department of Premier and Cabinet —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
12d
Senior Student Recruitment Officer
La Trobe University —Bundoora VIC
- From $96,878 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Sales
- Marketing
2d
Senior Officer - Commercial Agreements (Remediation Project)
Parks Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- $107,178 - $115,111 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
11d
Senior Regulatory Officer
Department of Education —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
12d
Senior Compliance Officer
Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
1d
Risk & Compliance Officer
FTI Consulting —Melbourne VIC
- $123,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Business
- Accounting
- Communication skills
Program Officer – Equity Hub
alinea international —Melbourne VIC
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Management
- English
- Communication skills
Service Experience Senior Officer
Department of Transport and Planning —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
6d
Principal Policy and Legislation Officer
Safer Care Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Recruiting
- Leadership
9d
Senior Compliance Officer
Department of Education —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- No degree
1d
Legal Policy Officer
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Research

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Senior Policy and Projects Officer

Victoria Legal Aid -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$113,668 - $131,153 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Work from home
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Research
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full Job Description

About this role

Full time, ongoing position
Salary range: $113,668 - $131,153 plus superannuation
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement

About the role

As the Senior Policy and Projects Officer within Barring-ga Balert, you will support evidence-based strategic advocacy that places First Peoples client experiences and outcomes at the centre of our work. You will contribute to and draft policy submissions and briefs, conduct research and analysis, oversee internal projects, act as a representative in stakeholder meetings and build constructive relationships within VLA and externally, to achieve strategic advocacy objectives.

You will work collaboratively with senior management, internal directorates and practice areas, and First Peoples programs to contribute to positive change to First Peoples experiences within the justice system.

NOTE: This is a special measures role and only First Peoples are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Non-First Peoples applicants will not be considered.

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

Lived experience working with Victoria's First Peoples, including an understanding of First Peoples cultures, cultural protocols and self-determination, building respectful partnerships and improving outcomes for First Peoples.
Knowledge and experience undertaking strategic advocacy, contributing to policy submissions, project implementation, and an understanding of the role of advocacy in effecting best practice and culturally safe systemic change.
Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, and a demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with people from all levels and develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to produce clear and well researched reports, briefs and advice, and, to lead projects.
Excellent organisational skills, the ability to work independently and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
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

A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements
Hybrid work from home & office model
Generous leave benefits, including:
- Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)
- Paid gender affirmation leave
- 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
Discounted annual Myki public transport passes
Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
Free annual flu vaccinations
Access to gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office
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 explaining how your experience aligns 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 or contact Jenna Kramme, Manager, Strategic Advocacy and Policy on 03 9269 0493 or for general queries [email protected].

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on 12 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.

Job details

Job Reference:

VG/VLA/FNS/1933560

Location:

Melbourne - CBD

Work Type:

Ongoing - full time

Job Function:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Classification:

WVR 4.2 - 42LO4B

Salary Range:

$113,668 - $131,153

Job Duration:

N/A

Date posted:

26-Jun-2026

Application Close Date:

12-Jul-2026

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