Senior Governance, Reporting and Project Officer

Full time ongoing positionSalary range: $104,925 - $122,409 plus superannuationUp to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement

About The Role

The Senior Governance, Reporting and Projects Officer supports the Barring-ga Balert directorate oversight of the First Peoples Framework at Victoria Legal Aid (VLA). Supporting the establishment of a Committee or mechanisms that ensures First Peoples voices guide reviews and future planning through community knowledge, lived experience and cultural input, keeping services culturally safe, connected to real needs and building trust.

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.

About You

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

Governance and Secretariat Leadership

Demonstrated experience providing high-level governance and secretariat support to senior committees or advisory bodies, including establishing effective governance frameworks, decision-making pathways, and risk escalation processes.

Strategic Reporting and Analysis

Proven ability to lead executive-level reporting, synthesising complex information into clear, accurate, and timely insights that support accountability, performance monitoring, and informed decision-making.

Project Coordination and Delivery

Demonstrated experience coordinating complex, cross-functional projects, including setting governance arrangements, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring delivery aligns with strategic priorities.

Senior Judgement and Stakeholder Influence

Demonstrated capacity to provide trusted, strategic advice to senior leaders, exercise sound judgement, and influence outcomes across multiple stakeholders without direct line management authority.

Cultural Capability and First Nations Engagement

Demonstrated cultural capability and experience working respectfully and effectively with First Peoples and governance structures, supporting self-determination, culturally safe practice, and Treaty readiness.Qualifications and/or demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in working with First Peoples in justice or a community service-related areas such as family violence, mental health, community services, housing and homelessness, drug and alcohol and youth issues.

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 arrangementsHybrid 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 leaveFive days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar yearAnnual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentivesAttractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated LeasingDiscounted annual Myki public transport passes Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goalsFree annual flu vaccinationsAccess to gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD officeAccess 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 indicating how your skills and experience are aligned with the expectations of the role.

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 Melissa Harrison, A/Executive Director First Nations Services on 0437 892 624 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Thursday 3 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.