• Position: Permanent Full Time/ / Part time can be considered
• Location: Preston
• Salary: $66,025- $79,135, based on level of experience and qualification, plus super

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

Our strength lies with our people.

About the role

As a Legal Administration Officer, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to our legal team. Your primary duties will include:

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client files and records
• Coordinating appointments and scheduling court appearances
• Liaising with clients, legal professionals, courts and other external stakeholders
• Assist with the preparation of briefs to Counsel, board reports and legal training materials
• Ensuring compliance with legal protocols and guidelines

About You

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Relevant qualifications, or experience in legal administration or a related field (law students strongly encouraged to apply).
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal software applications
• Experience working in a law firm or community legal centre, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation or other related organisation

Requirements:

Valid Police Check, a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

What we can offer you

• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
• The support of regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities 
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• 17.5%  loading on annual leave
• Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel 
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs 
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 

 We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

 Legal Administration Officer (002).pdf

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.

VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy