Project Manager

• Join a leading peak body at the forefront of advancing social justice
• Lead strategic sector-wide projects that strengthen collaboration and impact
• Full time or Part-time (0.8), flexible work options, 12-month contract

The
Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria
(the Federation) is a fast-paced and dynamic organisation that leads and supports excellence in the community legal sector, promotes the purpose and value of community legal centres (CLCs), and advances social justice and a fair legal system. It is the peak body for Victoria's 50 CLCs, who are at the forefront of helping those facing economic, cultural or social disadvantage and whose life circumstances are severely affected by legal challenges. The Federation's vision is for a community that is fair, inclusive, and thriving, where every person belongs and can learn, grow, heal, participate and be heard.

As
Project Manager – Sector Projects
, you will lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of strategic projects that strengthen collaboration, enhance operational effectiveness, and support sector-wide outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys managing multiple concurrent projects, and is passionate about driving impact through strategic initiatives.

Reporting to the Deputy CEO, you will oversee projects such as the rollout of a sector-wide cyber security initiative, development of a shared document portal, and coordination of activities under the CLC sector's 10-Year Plan. You'll work closely with internal teams, member CLCs and working groups to encourage engagement and participation and ensure timely and effective delivery of projects.

The role will support project monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting, with opportunities to identify improvements and test new initiatives.

About YOU

• Strong project management experience, with the ability to plan, prioritise and drive outcomes across multiple concurrent projects in a low-resource environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and facilitate collaboration.
• Experience applying monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks and theories of change.
• Highly developed written communication skills, including drafting project plans, templates and comprehensive reports.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, proactive and collaborative, with a hands-on approach and able to work effectively in a small team.
• Experience in the community legal sector or a member-based peak body is
  desirable.

The Federation is committed to providing a working environment that is friendly, collaborative and positive. It offers generous salary packaging; flexible work arrangements to support employees with work-life balance; great entitlements including 5 weeks of annual leave and Christmas and New Year shut-down leave; access to an Employee Assistance Program and learning and development opportunities.

The Federation is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and racially marginalised and refugee backgrounds, people of all ages, neurodivergent people, gender diverse people and members of LGBTIQA+ communities. We welcome individuals with a diversity of backgrounds and experience, including lived experience of the issues we work on.

APPLY NOW
if you are a purpose-driven project manager who enjoys stakeholder engagement, values collaboration, and wants to make a meaningful impact.

Gembridge is proud to partner with the
Federation of Community Legal Centres
.

For a confidential discussion, contact
Dawn Patrick
or
Jenni D'Orival
on

or forward your application to