Project Coordinator

About this role

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

About the role

Reporting to the Project Manager, Summary Crime this role plays a key role in supporting strategic projects across the Summary Crime program. Working with the senior leadership in Summary Crime and Project Manager Summary Crime, the role supports project work across a range of strategic projects under the program. The role also supports the design, implement and evaluate the project documentation and deliverables including embedding client experience and leads work on specific phases of the project work with the support and guidance of the Project Manager, Associate Director or Director of the Summary Crime program.This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country or other location by agreement.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience using project management and change management skills to successfully design, implement and evaluate improvement projects and initiatives.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals across all levels of an organisation and negotiate and influence others to both deliver on project objectives and bring about positive change.
• An ability to understand and maintain contemporary knowledge of summary crime service delivery within VLA and across Victoria's criminal justice system, such as changes to bail and remand legislation.
• Demonstrated experience working with First Nations Australians, including an understanding of the cultural norms, communication styles and complex issues experienced by Australian First Nations peoples.

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 numbers 1, 2 and 3 from the 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 Toby Verey, Project Manager Summary Crime at Toby.Verey@vla.vic.gov.au or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on 13 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.