• Full time fixed term position up to 12 months
• Salary range: $104,925 - $122,409 plus superannuation
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement

About the role

The Training lead is responsible for designing, coordinating and embedding training and capability solutions to support the successful implementation of digital products at Victoria Legal Aid (VLA). The role will work closely with the business to deliver training and provide post-training support for staff using new products.

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

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering systems-based learning programs, ideally in a legal practice environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the use of plain language and writing for a legal audience.
• Highly developed skills in building and sustaining relationships with a network of key internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to work collaboratively within and across teams.
• Extensive knowledge, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge, of a legal service environment.
• Highly proficient in using Microsoft office suite, as well as other web-based and other online tools for training and resource development.
• Certification/qualification in formal change management (highly desirable).
• 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 articulating how your skills and experience are aligned with the position. 

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 Debra Raca, Manager, Change Implementation and Adoption on (03) 9269 0252 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Thursday 10 September 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.