Training Coordinator, Professional Legal Education

Part time (0.4 FTE) maximum term position up to 12 months
Salary based on experience, range: $75,669 - $97,921 (pro rata) plus super
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model
About the role: As the coordinator of VLA's Professional Legal Education (PLE) program, you will manage the delivery of training events for legal practitioners including lectures, workshops, program conferences and VLA's Legal Practice Essentials program. You will contribute to the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the PLE program with the PLE team and a range of stakeholders.
Additionally, you will liaise with VLA staff, community legal sector partners, and private legal professionals to facilitate their participation in PLE events. You will also support the creation and updates of PLE information on VLA's intranet and internet sites and while collaborating with other learning functions within VLA.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country
About you: As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Demonstrated ability to coordinate adult learning programs.
Experience coordinating the administrative functions of training, conferences or events.
Excellent time management and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure while ensuring accuracy and quality.
Sound interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
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:
Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
Hybrid work from home & office model
Training and professional development opportunities
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 Bec Mason, Managing Lawyer on (03) 9269 0353.
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Thursday 8 February 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.
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