Grants Services Officer

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time

**About this role**:

- **Full time maximum term until 30 October 2026**:

- **Part time (0.6 FTE) maximum term position up to 2 January 2026**:

- **Part time (0.8 FTE) maximum term position up to October 2026**:

- **2 x Full time maximum term positions up to 2 & 30 January 2026**:

- **Salary range: $64,827 - $78,718 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging**:

- **Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model**

**About the role**
We are seeking a self-motivated administrative professional to join our Grants and Quality Assurance program, responsible for administering the legal aid fund through grants of legal assistance. In this role, you will be the first point of contact and provide high quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders, which include practice partners, Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) lawyers, community legal centres and the Courts, as well as members of the community and legally aided clients.
- These roles are based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country._

**About you**
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability communicate effectively with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, and stakeholders at all levels.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your workload to meet tight deadlines with attention to detail.
- A team player who will work collaboratively and build strong relationships.

**About Victoria Legal Aid**
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**
- 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)
- Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

**How to apply**
To be considered for this role, please submit your current **resume** and a **cover letter addressing the following key selection criteria**:

- **High level communication skills and a commitment to excellence in customer service, including the ability to communicate effectively with people in challenging situations and to demonstrate empathy when managing distressed callers.**:

- **Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.**

**Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 29 October 2025.**

**Other relevant information**

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

- VG/VLA/LPCJLH/1889219

**Location**:

- Melbourne - CBD

**Work Type**:

- Fixed term - full time or part time

**Job Function**:

- Community Services

**Classification**:

- WVR 2.2 - 22AO3D

**Salary Range**:

- $64,827 - $78,718

**Job Duration**:

- Up to October 2026

**Date posted**:

- 13-Oct-2025

**Application Close Date**:

- 29-Oct-2025

  • Grant Services Officer

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time $64,827 - $78,718 per year

    Full time maximum term until 30 October 2026Part time (0.6 FTE) maximum term position up to 2 January 2026Part time (0.8 FTE) maximum term position up to October 20262 x Full time maximum term positions up to 2 & 30 January 2026Salary range: $64,827 - $78,718 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packagingUp to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office...

  • Grants Services Officer

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time $77,884 - $94,760 per year

    About this roleFull time maximum term until 30 October 2026Part time (0.6 FTE) maximum term position up to 2 January 2026Part time (0.8 FTE) maximum term position up to October 20262 x Full time maximum term positions up to 2 & 30 January 2026Salary range: $64,827 - $78,718 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packagingUp to $15,900 in salary packaging and...

  • Grants Officer

    8 hours ago

    Melbourne, Australia auDA Full time

    About the role - Develop and deliver public benefit programs and procedures - Join a highly collaborative and supportive team - Full time, hybrid, Melbourne CBD location - .au Domain Administration Limited (auDA) is a not-for-profit organisation established by the Australian Internet community. They work with a range of stakeholders including industry,...

  • Grant Services Officer

    2 days ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time

    **Full time maximum term until 30 October 2026**: - **Part time (0.6 FTE) maximum term position up to 2 January 2026**: - **Part time (0.8 FTE) maximum term position up to October 2026**: - **2 x Full time maximum term positions up to 2 & 30 January 2026**: - **Salary range: $64,827 - $78,718 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging**: - **Up to...

  • Research Grants Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

    Prime opportunity to join Swinburne Research within the Research Grants and Contracts team. - Permanent, full-time position in a central Hawthorn location. - HEW6 level + 17% Super. Staff benefits include hybrid work and discount study fees. **About the Role** Swinburne University of Technology has emerged as one of the top 300 universities globally,...

  • Grants Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

    **Overview**: **Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time **Salary**: $97,955 - $111,142 **Grade**:VPS 4 **Occupation**:Projects **Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs **Reference**:VG/EMV568JULY At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work....

  • Grants Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    **Utilise your Grants expertise to provide support and advice to the Emergency Management**Strategy and Capability Branch**: - **Full Time, Fixed term until 30 June 2028 opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service**: - **VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.** The Department of Justice and...

  • El1 Grants Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia National Health and Medical Research Council Full time

    Executive Level 1 - $105,820 - $120,387 - Canberra and Melbourne Research Translation Branch is responsible for all aspects of NHMRC’s role in driving the translation of evidence into health policy and clinical practice. The Branch provides health evidence and advice, develop or approve guidelines, and manage grant schemes with a focus on translating...

  • Community Grants Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hume City Council Full time $60,000 - $81,672 per year

    Job DescriptionFixed term contract for 6 months, Part-time 15.2 hours per week$81,672.54 per annum (pro rata) plus SuperannuationJoin the Community Health & Wellbeing teamHume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are...

  • Senior Grants Officer

    5 hours ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time $113,022 - $136,747 per year

    Support the delivery and grant management of the Koori Justice Diversion Program - a key initiative of the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement.Fixed, Full-Time opportunity (24 months).VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Grants Officer (Diversion Programs) to provide a...