Manager, Reform, Policy and Strategic AdvocacyFull time fixed term position up to January 2028 (part time considered)Salary range: $123,625 - $157,340 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packagingUp to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office modelAbout the roleThis role is responsible for planning, managing and overseeing significant reforms in response to legislative changes and new funding initiatives within the Criminal Law Directorate. It has a key focus on embedding proactive project management processes to support evidence-based and client-centred service change. You will use your project management and policy skills to support the Criminal Law Directorate to plan criminal law reform projects to position VLA for the future and provide advice to senior leaders on policy and strategic advocacy initiatives.You will engage with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen collaborative relationships to enhance VLA's projects and policy capacity.This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.About youAs our ideal candidate, you will have:Extensive experience in developing, implementing and managing high impact and influence projects and/or policy development.High level research and writing skills, including an ability to think laterally and innovatively in providing advice, strategies and solutions.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with people across all levels of the organisation and externally.Excellent organisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.About Victoria Legal AidWe provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1300 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 benefitsFocus 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 LeasingOpportunity to join Myki Commuter Club (and salary package the cost)Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)Access to discounted Private Health InsuranceHow to applyTo be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.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 Kirstie Twigg, Associate Director, Strategy, Policy & Project on (03) 9269 0*** or ****** agency applications will be accepted.Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 8 December 2024.
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