At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in the Legal Division's Practice Support Unit, overseeing legal intake and administration.
- Company: Join the Department of Education, one of Victoria's largest employers dedicated to shaping the future.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous improvement and career growth in a supportive public sector role.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while developing your leadership skills in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading teams within a legal setting and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Lead the Legal Division’s Practice Support Unit, overseeing legal intake, administration, recruitment and payroll support. Drive continuous improvement, develop staff and ensure efficient, responsive services in a collaborative and dynamic legal environment.
About us
The Department of Education is responsible for delivering and regulating state-wide learning and development services to Victorians across the early childhood and school education sectors. The Department is also one of Victoria's biggest employers, with more than 100,000 staff across its school, corporate and early learning workforce. The Legal Division provides highly valued legal services across the Department's portfolios which include early childhood and schools.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and collaborative people leader to manage the Legal Division's Practice Support Unit (PSU). This is an opportunity to lead a team that plays an important part in the daily operation of a busy legal practice. The PSU provides legal practice services that support the division's daily operations. Its members work collaboratively with legal teams to deliver legal intake and coordination, administrative support, divisional induction, workforce administration and support with divisional reporting obligations.
Reporting to the Head of Legal Operations, the role will oversee the delivery of intake services, coordinate workloads and support staff to deliver accurate, timely and responsive legal support. Alongside managing these services, the role will have responsibility for divisional recruitment processes and payroll support. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement of the unit's processes and work practices and will contribute to broader divisional projects that strengthen the division's operations, in collaboration with the Systems and Capability Unit.
This role will suit someone who enjoys working with people, bringing order to competing priorities and finding better ways to get things done.
What you'll bring
- Experience leading and developing teams in a legal setting.
- Strong organisational skills and sound judgement in managing workloads and changing priorities.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Experience setting clear expectations, coaching staff and managing performance.
- A practical approach to continuous improvement, with the initiative to identify opportunities and implement effective changes.
Why join us?
- Meaningful work that is varied, satisfying and rewarding - As part of a career in the public sector you can help shape Victoria's future, serve the community and follow your ambition.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements - part time, flexible start and finish times, work from home to help manage your work and personal commitments.
- Competitive salary - Bi-annual salary increases in line with the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement.
- Diversity and inclusion - The Department is committed to creating an organisation that is diverse, fair and inclusive.
- Employee assistance program - for emotional, mental and general psychological wellbeing.
Applications close on 11:59pm 30 October 2026.
Manager, Practice Support in Melbourne employer: Department of Education
The Department of Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. As an Investigator in the Conduct and Integrity Division, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the education sector while benefiting from professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Located in Victoria, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to a high-performing team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of conduct and service delivery.
