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Program Manager, Child Support Legal Service

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time$131k2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Lead and develop Victoria Legal Aid's Child Support Program, providing legal advice and representation to separated parents to ensure children receive financial support.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Legal Services)

Builds

Legal services for child support and family law financial matters

Domain

Legal services / Family law / Child support

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

People management and leadership, Legal practice experience in family law (State and Commonwealth jurisdictions), Strategic advocacy, Team development, Interpersonal communication, Negotiation

Preferred skills

Experience with private panel practitioners and community legal centres

Responsibilities

Design and oversee legal services for clients, manage a small team of lawyers, build capability among lawyers across Victoria, conduct outreach across Victoria

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership