Women’s Legal Service Victoria | Melbourne CBD | Immediate start | Hybrid working model | Full time or Part time - negotiable (minimum 0.8EFT) | Maximum Term until 30 June 2026

• Be a part of a feminist community legal service supporting Victorian women.
• Your expertise will directly contribute to building a more gender-equitable society.
• Competitive remuneration, 5 weeks annual leave and flexible work arrangements.

About Us

For over 40 years Women’s Legal Service Victoria (Women’s Legal) has championed women’s rights to live free from violence. We are a dedicated team with a passion for working with women and non-binary people to live free from violence and discrimination by:

• Providing high quality integrated legal services for Victorian women and non-binary people who are victim-survivors of family violence and disadvantaged or marginalised by structural and systemic barriers.
• Building the capacity of professionals who work with women and non-binary people, to better understand the law and navigate the legal system safely.
• Advancing gender equality by challenging unsafe and discriminatory policies and laws and informing and advocating for legal and policy initiatives that respect and promote the rights of women and non-binary people.

About the Role

The Senior Project Officer will provide project management expertise and lead initiatives that strengthen the capability of legal professionals working in family violence and family law. This includes:

• Leading the development and execution of project plans and activities;
• Monitoring progress to ensure project outcomes are delivered on time and within scope;
• Collaborating with stakeholders to inform training content and approach; and
• Working closely with internal teams to deliver strategic communications.

About You

You are a proactive and organised project lead who thrives in a collaborative environment. You are able to build strong relationships, communicate clearly and can remain flexible when priorities shift. You are values-driven and committed to making a positive impact through your work.

Key to your success is your:

• Strong ability to lead and deliver complex projects;
• Skills in evaluating progress and managing project risks;
• Excellent written a verbal communication skills; and
• Collaborative and inclusive stakeholder engagement approach.

You will:

• Have relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in project or program management;
• Bring experience managing end-to-end project delivery;
• Have a strong track record of stakeholder collaboration; and
• Be skilled in drafting project communications and supporting strategic implementation.

Why Women’s Legal?

In return for your dedication, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration
• 5 weeks annual leave, plus bonus leave between Christmas and New Year!
• Paid parental leave and reproductive health leave
• Cultural leave
• A strong commitment to your professional development, personal development, and wellbeing
• A hybrid working model and a flexible working environment that supports work/non-work balance
• NFP salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 in tax-free pay every year) plus meal and entertainment benefits (up to $2,650 tax-free pay per year)
• Fresh fruit available in the office
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

To apply

Submit a resume and covering letter to tell us how you are the right candidate for this role. Please ensure the cover letter addresses how you personally align to Women’s Legal values as described in the attached position description.

Research shows that women are less likely to apply for roles if they don’t meet 100% of the selection criteria. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria, but this role sounds like a good fit for you.

Please note, non-lawyers employed by Women’s Legal Service Victoria are required to comply with Section 121 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law.

All successful candidates will be required to produce a national criminal history check prior to the commencement of their employment.

Enquiries

Enquiries can be emailed to [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Project Officer - Family Violence Training enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

We recognise our work benefits greatly from the unique knowledge, skills and expertise of individuals with diverse experiences, including those with lived experience of family violence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women with disability and women from migrant, refugee or non-English speaking backgrounds. If this is you, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Women's Legal relies on an exception under the Equal Opportunity Act to employ women only.