At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of legal assistants and manage office operations in a vibrant coastal town.
- Company: Join Victoria Legal Aid, a diverse and inclusive organisation making a real difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace a supportive environment that values your unique perspectives.
- Why this job: Make an impact while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by nature and culture.
- Qualifications: Leadership experience and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 89029 - 104924 $ per year.
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking an experienced people leader to join our Warrnambool team. As an Administrative Service Manager (ASM), you'll provide leadership and operational support to a team of legal assistants, supporting the South Coast region.
In this role, you will:
- lead and support staff performance, recruitment and training ensuring the team can deliver high-quality services
- coordinate workforce scheduling and day-to-day office operations, including managing the office budget and facilities
- represent VLA externally through seminars, meetings and engagement with key stakeholders
- build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to support VLA's organisational goals, service delivery and community initiatives.
This role is based at our Warrnambool office on Gunditjmara Country.
Why Warrnambool?
- Vibrant local culture of art, music, food and history
- Relaxed coastal living with stunning beaches and views
- Excellent work life balance without the noise and traffic
- Surrounded by nature- close to the Grampians, parks and reserves that protect native plants and wildlife
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- Leadership skills and experience in managing and developing staff.
- Experience in coordinating administrative functions, specifically office procedures and practices
- Highly proficient IT skills.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the capacity to manage changing environments and ability to prioritise your workload to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, and stakeholders at all levels.
Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate.
About VLA
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1500+ 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
- Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.
How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.
For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Amanda Chambers, Regional Manager on (03) 5559 7222 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.
No agency applications will be accepted.
Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 2 November 2026.
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.
Administrative Services Manager in Warrnambool employer: Legal Aid
At VLA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the IMHA First Nations Advocate role based in Geelong. Our inclusive and diverse work culture fosters collaboration and support, ensuring that every employee's unique perspectives are valued. With a strong focus on professional development, generous leave benefits, and flexible working arrangements, we empower our staff to thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community.
