Compliance Officer

About this role

• 2 Full time ongoing positions   
• 1 full time fixed term position 12 months 
• Salary based on experience, range: $89,029 – $104,924 plus super 
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement 

About the role 

In this role you will provide information and advice to legal practitioners and legally-aided clients about VLA's policies and guidelines, as well as rights and obligations under the Legal Aid Act 1978 (Vic).  

You will be reviewing lawyers' files to ensure that grants of legal assistance are compliant with VLA's funding eligibility guidelines, means and merits tests. You will identify and respond to potential risks to the legal aid fund and legally-aided clients, contributing to VLA's quality assurance program. 

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

About you 

As our ideal candidate, you will possess: 

• The ability to analyse and interpret laws and policies and apply them to complex factual situations  
• The ability to analyse lawyers' files and make appropriate findings in accordance with VLA's guidelines and policies 
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and negotiate with stakeholders and prepare reports and recommendations
• High level organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and effectively progress outcomes.   

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 Quality Assurance 

The Quality Assurance team conducts quality audits and compliance checks to maintain the quality of legally-aided services. 

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 addressing the key selection criteria 1, 2, 5 & 6 (listed within Position Description).  

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 Adele Myerscough, Co-ordinator Quality Assurance & Compliance, on (03) 9606 5233 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au. 

No agency applications will be accepted. 

Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday, 24/05/2026 

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.