Program Manager - Grants Reform

About this role

• Full time position up to June 2028 (part time considered 0.8FTE) 
• Salary range: $143,076 - $166,922 plus super
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement

About the role

The Program Manager will lead day-to-day delivery of a complex, multi-year transformation program, driving effective prioritisation and sequencing of work to ensure outcomes are being achieved. This includes: establishing and embedding appropriate program and project management methodologies for the work being done, including traditional and agile ways of working and ensuring adequate governance and assurances are applied through each phase of the program.  This is an extensive and important business led reform that requires the management of business and technology changes.

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

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in project management techniques, tools and methodologies, covering all phases of the project life cycle including traditional and Agile ways of working
• Demonstrated experience in navigating the ambiguity of project establishment, including the building of project teams and establishing team culture.
• Proven experience in leading and delivering business transformation programs that include extensive organisational change, process simplification, technology implementation and customer experience.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that may arise as part of business analysis, systems architecture and design, business process modelling, data migration and client experience during the lifecycle of a project.

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 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 Sue Ratcliff, Program Director, GMT on (03) 9280 3871 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.

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