Digital Information Specialist

Victoria Legal Aid; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Hybrid work from home & office model

Three days paid seasonal leave (Boxing

Paid gender affirmation leave

Five days reproductive and fertility-’

Annual 3% salary increase + incentives

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Novated leasing

Discounted Myki passes

Learning and development opportunities

Free annual flu vaccinations

Gym and end-of-trip facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Victoria Legal Aid in Melbourne CBD seeks an experienced Information Management professional to lead digital information management in line with Victorian government strategy and PROV standards. You will support digital record keeping by design and ensure information is managed to meet legislative requirements.

Based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country, you will analyse data from multiple sources, develop best practices, and work with staff across roles to improve information

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Electronic Document and Records Management or Enterprise Content Management Systems (EDMS/ECMS).
• Experience transitioning from physical records to digital information management.
• Experience applying PROV standards and legislation for compliance.

Skills

EDMS/ECMS implementation

Digital records

PROV standards compliance

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Information Management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job details

• Full time, fixed term position (12 months)
• Salary range: $117,078 - $135,088 plus superannuation
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement

About the role

This position provides an opportunity for an experienced Information Management professional to contribute to the management of digital information, that aligns with relevant Victorian Government strategic direction and broader organisational digital transformation. It will support digital record keeping by design to ensure that record keeping requirements are factored into the design of business systems that manage records and provide expertise in ensuring information is managed in line with legislative and industry-based requirements, including the analysis and evaluation of business needs and issues. This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of Electronic Document and Records Management or Enterprise Content Management Systems.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting transitioning from physical records to digital information management.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of Public Records Office Victoria (PROV) standards and legislation to ensure compliance.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to analyse and interpret information from numerous sources, prepare and present analyses.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills with proven ability to engage with staff across a range of roles and skills.
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of Information Management.
• 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

• A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid work from home & office model
• Generous leave benefits, including :
  • Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)
  • Paid gender affirmation leave
  • Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year
  • Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives
  • Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing
  • Discounted annual Myki public transport passes
  • Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
  • Free annual flu vaccinations
  • Access to gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.

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.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 28 October 2026.