Motivated and experienced Administrator in Wodonga to oversee office functions, manage client intake, and provide legal administrative support while maintaining high standards.
1. Full time ongoing position up to 24 months (part-time applications considered)
2. Salary range: $76,426 - $98,901 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
3. Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
About the role:
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is excited to expand to the Ovens Murray (Wodonga) region with a new stand-alone office. We're seeking a dedicated Service Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in managing the Wodonga office's daily operations, from handling client intake to coordinating office functions and ensuring high standards of legal administrative support.
You'll work closely with the Deputy Managing Lawyer, overseeing everything from finance and operations to client management and inquiry triage. Your efforts will ensure smooth and efficient service delivery, helping us make a real impact in the community. If you're passionate about providing excellent administrative support and making a difference, this is your chance to join a growing team and contribute to our mission in a vibrant regional setting.
This role is based at our Wodonga office on Wiradjuri Country.
About you:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
4. Proven ability to manage administrative functions effectively, including organizing office operations, handling correspondence, and overseeing client management systems.
5. Knowledge of legal administrative practices, with experience providing high-quality support in a legal environment.
6. Expertise in managing office finances, including handling petty cash, processing payments, reconciling accounts, and budgeting.
7. Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact empathetically with clients, legal professionals, and the public.
8. Excellent problem-solving skills to address issues in administrative functions, client inquiries, and office operations.
9. Experience in planning and executing community and professional legal education seminars and engagement activities.
Why Wodonga?
Wodonga is a busy, fast- growing and sophisticated regional city. Its schools and universities are highly rated, and opportunities abound for business and creative endeavours supported by communities across the twin Murray River cities Albury-Wodonga in an environment which offers respite to some cost-of-living pressures.
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:
10. Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
11. Hybrid work from home & office model
12. Training and professional development opportunities
13. Excellent options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
14. Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
15. Relocation allowance if relocating for the role
How to apply:
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (listed within the file attachments).
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 .
For further information, please review the attached position description or Erica Molyneaux (Regional Manager – Goulburn region) on (03) 5823 6216 or Tony Daquino (Regional Associate Director – North) on (03) 9259 5415 or .
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by on Thursday 5 September 2024.
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.