Take on a role in our Communications, Engagement and Legal Information team focusing on the development and delivery of effective communications and stakeholder engagement strategies to support our strategic advocacy, and promote the value of legal aid programs and services in the community.

• Part-time ongoing role as part of a job share arrangement
• Join a friendly and collaborative team making a difference for the community
• Salary based on experience (pro-rata range $98,902 - $123,624 and attractive employee benefits including salary packaging available)

About the role:
We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Senior Communications Advisor to join our Communications, Engagement and Legal Information team as part of a job-share arrangement. This role will focus on the development, implementation and evaluation of effective communications and stakeholder engagement strategies in line with Victoria Legal Aid's (VLA) strategic priorities and advocacy objectives.

You will write, edit, and distribute content for diverse channels such as websites, media releases, briefings, speeches, and social media. You will work closely with the business and other teams in Communications, Engagement and Legal Information to ensure the seamless integration of digital communications, stakeholder engagement and design to promote VLA's services and public value.

The team is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.

About you:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or experience in Communications, Digital Media, Public/Corporate Affairs.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office software and content management systems.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating internal and external stakeholder engagement, communications and campaigning strategies, including media and issues management, in the not-for-profit, government and/or legal sectors.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply ‘plain language' across multiple target audiences.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Victoria Legal Aid:
We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1000 staff employed in 15 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:

• Family friendly, flexible hybrid work from home & office model
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment in modern offices
• Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
• Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost)
• Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office).

How to apply:
To be considered for this role, please submit a current resume and completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments).

If you require adjustment 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 review the attached position description or contact Naomi Woodley, Acting Associate Director, Communications, Engagement and Legal Information on (03) 9280 3882.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 19 May 2024

Other relevant information:

VLA employees are required to 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.