Organisation : Victoria University
Location : Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Education & Training
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $75,359 - $81,570 per annum plus superannuation
Application closing date : 3 Dec, 2018
About the organisation
About the role
HEW 6, $75,359-$81,570 per annum. There are various roles available full-time (36.75 hours per week) or part-time fixed term until 31 December 2019.
• Work on diverse legal education, community and outreach projects
• Be part of a high performing and motivated team
• Located at our City Queen Campus in the heart of the Melbourne legal precinct
About the Organisation
Victoria University aims to be a great university of the 21st century by being inclusive rather than exclusive. We champion the student, not the institution. As the university of opportunity and success, we will be open and excellent, creating exceptional value for any student from any background and uplifting the communities in which we operate. Victoria University has a distinctive dual-sector structure, supporting stronger education and career pathways. The university aspires to deliver a learning and teaching experience that empowers a diversity of students to grow their capabilities and transform their lives for the better.
About the Role
The role of the Legal Projects Officer is to assist Sir Zelman Cowen Centre (SZCC) to develop and manage a diverse range of projects. The Legal Projects Officer may have a particular specialist interest and skill in one or more of the project areas but will be expected to work as part of a team to support other project areas as required.
You will be the project lead for a primary area of SZCC work, however you will be expected to provide support for other areas and work collaboratively across projects in an agile work environment.
The work of the SZCC includes:
• Training for the legal sector, especially staff working in courts and tribunals.
• Development of resources and training for diverse communities, including faith-based communities on civics, governance and law.
• Community engagement initiatives which promote multiculturalism, social cohesion and equality of opportunity.
A short video showcasing highlights of the Centre’s work can be found at https://youtu.be/uXvEbnwwSrI. Further information is also available on the SZCC website: www.vu.edu.au/szcc.
About the Person
You will have a qualification and experience in law or a related field and enjoy working as part of a small, supportive team. You will have excellent communication skills, including the capacity to draft grant submissions, tenders and prepare reports. You have high-order stakeholder relations management capabilities and relish working as part of a high performing team. You will have superior administrative, organisational and time management skills and experience developing and implementing projects.
Duties
The full range of duties can be found in the position description.
Benefits
• Salary sacrifice options
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements available
How to apply:
For a Position Description and to submit an application please visit our website www.vu.edu.au/jobs
Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising;
• A cover letter, noting your preference for a full-time or part-time position
• Your CV
• Your responses to the selection criteria listed in the Position Description.
Please note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Legal Projects Officer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Education_and_Training
