Communications Advisor

Job Function Communications, Marketing and Media

Work Type Fixed term - full time

Location Melbourne - CBD

About this role Fixed Term, Full time position (2yrs)

Salary range : $81,081 - $96,976 plus super

Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, hybrid work arrangements

The Communications Advisor will deliver and support corporate and internal communications and engagement activities at Victoria Legal Aid (VLA), in line with organisational priorities and strategic objectives. They will assist in developing, implementing and evaluating communications and engagement activities, and deliver high-quality content in line with communications best practice.

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.

About you As our ideal candidate, you will possess :

Demonstrated experience in developing communications materials to support broader strategies, preferably in the not-for-profit, government and / or legal sectors.

Demonstrated experience of digital content creation for a range of channels driven by strategic objectives, relevance to target audiences and creativity.

Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including ability to apply plain language and accessibility expertise and adapting content for different audiences, channels and formats.

Demonstrated abilities in using data and analysis to work innovatively, generate new ideas, and evaluate their effectiveness.

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with a commitment to working effectively with staff across the organisation and stakeholders at all levels.

Ability to plan and prioritise according to team and organisational priorities, delivering work to a high standard and to deadlines.

Demonstrated experience working with First Nations people, including an understanding of the cultural norms, communication styles and complex issues experienced by First Nations peoples in Australia.

A knowledge of the general business of VLA and a commitment to our vision and values.

About VLA 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 options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing

Opportunity to join (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 key selection criteria.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Ala Al-Mahaidi on or .

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on 5 February 2026.

Other relevant information It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

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

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