Data Visualisation Developer

About this role

• Full time maximum term position up to 12 months
• Salary range: $113,668 - $131,153 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid work arrangements

About the role

Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) are seeking an experienced Data Visualisation Developer to join a high performing Data Reporting team. This role is responsible for developing data reports and ensuring the data insights are communicated effectively across the organisation. In addition, this role is also responsible for responding to ad-hoc requests, working with stakeholders to understand their requirements, as well as monitoring the use and effectiveness of our data visualisation products by collecting feedback and implementing necessary adjustments.

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

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Strong understanding of data visualisation design principles, including best practices for visual clarity, effective storytelling, and user experience (mandatory).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with stakeholders with unclear or evolving requirements.
• Tertiary qualification in in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Accounting or a related field or equivalent professional experience in a similar role (mandatory).
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools and platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms (mandatory) and SQL (mandatory).

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Victoria Legal Aid
We 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 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 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 Orlando Gibson, Delivery Manager, Data Reporting on (03) 9269 0153 or for general inquires to recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.

No agency applications will be accepted. 

Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 26 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.