• Full time ongoing position
• Salary range: $89,029 - $104,924 plus superannuation
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement

About the role

In the role of People Advisor, you will provide generalist support to the organisation across all facets of the employee lifecycle, delivering services as part of a collaborative Business Partnering & Advisory Services team. Working closely alongside our People Business Partners, you will provide advice, support and coaching to staff and managers across the organisation on a wide range of employment and people matters. This includes providing advice on the interpretation and application of people related policies, procedures and VLA's enterprise agreement.               

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

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience providing generalist people and culture advice across the employee lifecycle, including the management of employee relations matters and interpretation of policy, procedure and legislation, to ensure effective, efficient and compliant people practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence a range of stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.
• Sound judgement, integrity, insight and discretion when dealing with sensitive matters, and an ability to quickly build relationships which engender trust and confidence.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team, contributing positively to team culture, operations, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational skills, including an ability to manage competing work priorities to achieve work objectives and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and an ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.
• 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 to explain how your skills and experience are aligned with the opportunity.

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 Gigi Rebellato, Manager Business Partnering on (03) 9280 3988 or for general queries to recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au. 

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 23 April 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.