Can you tell me more about what you do at VLSB+C?

Great question! We're really proud of the work we do. We are the regulator of the Victorian legal profession. We license lawyers and oversee service standards and conduct. This includes handling complaints about lawyers, investigating poor conduct and overseeing management of trust accounts. We are also the stewards of the public purpose and fidelity funds and administer these to support legal regulation and access to justice in Victoria. 

We are a modern best practice regulator, using data and insights to help identify where our actions can have the greatest impact on ensuring ethical and professional legal practice by Victorian lawyers. We are passionate about maintaining and protecting the rule of law by ensuring the integrity of the legal profession.

Okay, and what role are you recruiting for?

We are seeking a Manager, Funding Programs & Partnerships to join us on a fixed term basis until end of May 2027. This position plays a critical leadership role, leading and managing a team responsible for coordinating and overseeing the VLSB+C's funding programs and partnerships. This role is accountable for ensuring the VLSB+C's funding programs and partnerships are coordinated and strategic and that the impact we make as regulator, funder and investor in improving access to justice can be ultimately measured.

This is getting interesting, what type of person are you looking for?

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• At least 5 years' experience at a senior level in the development and delivery of a grants program or sponsorship and managing funding programs in a complex and demanding operating environment and/or philanthropy
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including setting clear direction, fostering collaboration and building capability
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with experience building and sustaining partnerships across diverse sectors, including government, community organisations, academia and/or the legal or justice sector

That sounds like me! How are you different from other organisations? 

We're really excited by our organisation, we offer:  

• Flexibility: We have work leading edge flexible working options including part-time, compressed hours, flexible start time, up to 2 days working from home
• Culture: Our People Matter Survey results reflect our staff are proud to work for the VLSB+C
• Wellbeing: We have an active Social Club and Health and Wellbeing Committee that promote fun and engaging activities throughout the year
• Partnership: our horizontal structure allows for more partnership with your colleagues and other teams
• Purpose: We play a key role in regulating the legal practice in Victoria

I want to know more!

Noni Sproule would love to hear from you on 0403 986 910 if you have questions about the role.

I'm now really interested!

Great! Our recruitment is all about red carpet not red tape so simply click on ‘Apply Now' before midnight 17 May. We can't wait to hear from you!

Other relevant information:

Appointment will be subject to abiding by our Flexible Working Procedure which defines the number of required in-office days at our office (including the ‘team day' of your team) and completion of the VPS Pre-Employment Statutory Declaration, Misconduct Declaration and Consent Form and the Pre-Employment Health Declaration. 

Your appointment may be subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check, provision of evidence of qualifications required for your position and/or a probation period.