Part Time – ongoing

Lead wellbeing, organisational psychology initiatives, and psychological health across the Victorian Bar.

The Victorian Bar is seeking a skilled Wellbeing Manager/ Organisational Psychologist to deliver a forward-looking wellbeing strategy, strengthen organisational capability, and oversee psychological health initiatives that support our barrister and staff community.

This strategic role blends wellbeing leadership, organisational psychology expertise, and senior-level psychological health and safety advice within a high-trust, high-confidentiality legal environment. This is not a clinical or therapeutic role. The focus is on systems, strategy, wellbeing programs, risk governance and the effective commissioning and oversight of external providers.

In this role, you will be

• Leading the Bar’s wellbeing strategy and organisational psychology initiatives, strengthening resilience, inclusion, culture and capability across the profession.
• Providing advice on psychological health and safety, with a focus on prevention, early intervention and evidence-based wellbeing practices.
• Designing and governing the psychosocial hazard management framework, ensuring alignment with Victorian OHS legislation while working closely with the Corporate Services Manager on operational implementation.
• Overseeing the Member Assistance Program including triage within scope, referral pathways, clinical governance and quality assurance of external wellbeing services.
• Delivering training, education and capability-building programs that improve wellbeing literacy, psychological safety and professional performance.
• Using organisational data, risk indicators and member feedback to recommend proactive system improvements and inform leadership decision-making.
• Engaging with committees, internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver impactful wellbeing initiatives and a consistent, high-quality member experience.
• Supporting a respectful, positive and psychologically safe organisational culture through policy development, advice and targeted initiatives.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive working environment by promoting best-practice psychological health standards in line with VicBar policies and values.

While the Victorian Bar supports flexible work arrangements, this role requires a majority onsite presence to build relationships, identify emerging issues early, and collaborate effectively across the organisation.

Essential skills

• Registered Psychologist with Organisational Psychology endorsement (AHPRA) and ongoing currency of practice.
• Experience delivering strategic wellbeing, organisational psychology or culture-focused initiatives in complex or professional services environments.
• Strong capability in psychological health and safety, including psychosocial risk management and an understanding of Victorian OHS obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to translate data, risk insights and member needs into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage sensitively and effectively with barristers, staff and senior stakeholders.
• Sound judgement, confidentiality, and capability to work both independently and in collaboration with committees and internal teams.
• Experience working in professional services, legal environments, or member associations is highly desirable.

How to apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter that addresses the role responsibilities, essential skills selection criteria and outlines your experience and interest in the role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Applications & enquiries should be directed to Harriette Keating, Corporate Services Manager, [email protected]. Applications close on Sunday 25th March 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Victorian Bar is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.