Manager, Research

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Ongoing

Organisation: Victoria Legal Aid

**Salary**: $123,625 - $157,340

Occupation: Technology

Reference: VG/VLA/CLICS/1820947

Victoria Legal Aid is seeking an experienced Research and Evaluation Manager to lead a dynamic team focused on translating evidence into real-world impact.
- ** Full time ongoing position**:

- **Salary range: $123,625 - $157,340 plus super plus salary packaging**
- **Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model**

**About the role**
In this role, you will oversee research and evaluation projects that not only generate insights but also play a key role in shaping organisational practice and decision-making.

With a strong focus on collaboration, you will ensure that research outcomes are communicated effectively, building engagement across the organisation and supporting continuous improvement in our services. This is an opportunity to use your expertise to lead a team where research doesn't just inform — it transforms.
- This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country._

**About you**
- Have demonstrated experience in managing a research and/or evaluation function.
- Have highly developed research and/or evaluation experience and proven ability to influence and consult widely to identify and understand emerging issues, policy agendas, trends and risks.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with people across all levels of the organisation and engage and build collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Hold relevant tertiary qualification in law, social science, education or equivalent (mandatory).

**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)
- Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

**How to apply**
To be considered for this role, please submit your current **resume** and attach a **cover letter **outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role.

**Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 27 October 2024.**

**Other relevant information**

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

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