Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 27th Mar 2024
The Victoria Law Foundation (VLF) was established in 1967 and is a statutory entity under the Victoria Law Foundation Act 2009 (VLF Act). The VLF is a small and high functioning team, priding themselves on their expertise, collaboration and meaningful work in research, education and grants to support better justice for all Victorians. Their functions are focussed on capability – supporting the justice sector to engage effectively with the community they serve, and to build understanding and confidence in our legal system.
The Research function supports the VLF’s vision of “a fair, equitable and accessible justice for all Victorians”. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Research Director is a key member of the VLF’s leadership team.
This role will guide a highly skilled research team, to make a valuable contribution to improving access to justice in Victoria and contributing to national and international thinking on justice.
This role is available full time or 0.8FTE.
The full selection criteria is in the Recruitment Pack, detailing the core skills required in terms of:
The successful candidate will have exceptional experience in research, preferably in civil justice, or a closely related field. You will also have a clear commitment to the VLF and its aims.
This role will suit a person with extensive networks and a highly collaborative style. You will also possess strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. You will have exceptional problem solving and critical analysis skills, as well as excellent administration and project management capabilities. Your strong written and verbal communication skills will ensure you are able to present effectively to diverse audiences.
As a valued member of the team, you will have access to:
Detailed information about the VLF and the Research Director, including the full selection criteria and information on the recruitment process can be found in the Recruitment Pack (attached below).
For more information on the role please email [email protected] using the subject line: Research Director - Victoria Law Foundation enquiry via EthicalJobs.
For more information about the Victoria Law Foundation, visit www.victorialawfoundation.org.au.