Administrative Officer – Aboriginal Community Justice Panel

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave loading 17.5%

5 additional days of annual leave

Salary packaging up to $15,900 via Max

Professional development and training

Supportive, inclusive workplace

Culturally safe workplace environment

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) is the state’s only specialist legal and support service dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This Aboriginal Community Justice Panel (ACJP) site requires an Administration Officer to support data entry, reporting and scheduling, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in all records.

The role sits within the ACJP structure, working under the Site Coordinator to enable compliant service delivery and timely data reporting to funding

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in administrative or data entry roles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and record keeping.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work effectively under supervision.
• Basic understanding of data systems and reporting requirements.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Understanding of, or willingness to work within, culturally safe and community‑controlled service environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the ACJP Site Coordinator, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars and preparing minutes.
• Assist with coordination of routine meetings and administrative activities as directed.
• Maintain orderly and accurate administrative records in line with ACJP requirements.

Skills

Administrative experience

Data entry

Education

Administration qualification

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) is the state’s only specialist legal and support service dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This Aboriginal Community Justice Panel (ACJP) site requires an Administration Officer to support data entry, reporting and scheduling, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in all records.

The role sits within the ACJP structure, working under the Site Coordinator to enable compliant service delivery and timely data reporting to funding