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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

Organisation Name : Victoria University
In 2016, Victoria University celebrated a Centenary of Opportunity. The Centenary coincided with the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Victoria University, with the first Vice-Chancellor being appointed in 1991. To mark this significant milestone in the institution’s history, the Centenary Project was established with the primary aim of enabling the University to proudly and publicly support its ambitious vision to become a university that is relevant to the needs and aspirations of contemporary learners and the community of the 21st century. A secondary aim of the Centenary Project is to provide a vehicle through which the university can reconnect with the VU Family Tree and lay a strong foundation for a major capital campaign to deliver inspiring and ambitious projects to benefit VU students and the community. Historical context In celebrating the Centenary in 2016, we acknowledged that although Victoria University is a young university, it has a long, rich history, encompassing a 100 year commitment to providing high quality, accessible education and enriching the community. Today's Victoria University is a direct descendant of Footscray Technical School (the School), which first opened its doors to students in February 1916. It was intended by local businesses and community to offer students an education that would fit them for a role in the skilled workforce and raise students out of the ranks of unskilled labourers. The School adopted the image of the 'Door of Opportunity' as a means of expressing to the entire community its purpose and reason for existence. Victoria University proudly inherits that spirit and tradition. Our vision to be open and excellent, creating exceptional value for any student from any background and uplifting the communities in which we operate, is based in strong foundations laid nearly a century ago. The University of Opportunity & Success 2016 was an opportune time to reflect on our heritage and share our vision for the future – as we strive to create education and training opportunities for students in the West of Melbourne and beyond. Beyond 2016 however, there are opportunities to use the Centenary to aid us in driving our strategic goals and objectives. In celebrating our Centenary, we set the following seven objectives: be excellent, engaged and accessible reinvigorate a sense of pride and belonging for all VU staff, past and present shine a spotlight on 100 years of student success highlight our areas of strength and difference build our capacity to transform lives and help more students fulfil their potential demonstrate our commitment to industry and community bring the university community together to celebrate our achievements. We will continue using the above objectives beyond 2016 to drive initiatives that have impact on the ongoing and various external engagement and fundraising activities of the University.

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

Position Description : HEW 6_Legal Projects Officer_2018

Applications not allowed for this job listing.

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Please quote in application: Legal Projects Officer via Pro Bono Australia.


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