Education Director

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Grade in advertisement

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/VLF2025/101

The Education Director will lead the strategic planning and delivery of VLF's education programs for the community and legal sectors, to help improve access to justice for all Victorians.

• Lead the strategic planning and delivery of VLF's education programs
• Be part of a collaborative, purpose driven team
• Flexible hybrid work model
• $135,000 pro rata + superannuation
• Ongoing full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE)

Established in 1967, we are a small team of 25 staff. Our focus is building legal capability - supporting the justice sector to engage effectively with the community we serve and building public understanding and confidence in our legal system.

We have a great culture and offer a range of benefits such as gratis days off over Christmas and salary packaging options.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the role leads the strategic planning and delivery of VLF's education programs and events for the community and legal sectors, consistent with the VLF Act and strategy. This includes delivering Victorian Law Week; the annual Legal Laneway Breakfasts; events and resource development for young people (including the Schools Program); and plain language training for the community legal sector.

You will also represent the organisation externally to maintain strong relationships and ensure programs are impactful for relevant audiences.

This role is available full time or 0.8 FTE.

• Lead the strategic direction of the Education function, including managing a diverse team of six staff.
• Plan, manage, and evaluate VLF's education programs and events.
• Ensure transparent management of policies, budgets, and risks across education and events, working closely with the Executive Director and Leadership Team.
• Work closely with the Research and Strategy & Engagement teams to support research projects, enhance communications, and uplift educational resources.
• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and identify and secure partnerships and sponsorships to support Victorian Law Week and other key initiatives.

You are deeply committed to improving access to justice by designing and delivering impactful educational programs and events. To do this successfully, you will:

• Bring a deep understanding of how to design and deliver educational initiatives that strengthen the capability of the community and legal sector to engage meaningfully with the Victorian public, particularly young people to foster greater understanding and confidence in the legal system.
• Have proven ability to plan and deliver successful educational programs, manage contingencies, and oversee budgets and timelines.
• Be skilled in managing diverse stakeholders and contributing strategically to leadership, while effectively leading and developing a team.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.
• Be confident in using online event platforms (Zoom, MS Teams) and booking systems, plus strong skills in MS Office applications.
• Have relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, ideally with exposure to the legal profession, and a valid Working with Children Check.

Applications should include:

• CV
• Cover letter responding to Key Selection Criteria (KSC) in the Recruitment Pack (150-250 words per KSC).

For more information, contact Hannah Dart, HR Advisor at .

Applications close midnight AEST Tuesday 4th November 2025.