Our legal team operates a culturally safe, trauma informed, holistic and intensive client service model. Clients are assisted by Lawyers and Paralegal Support Workers to access a variety of legal, social, psychological, cultural, health and other support services to address their complex needs and issues.

Lawyers provide legal services including advice, representation and advocacy in the areas of child protection, family violence intervention orders, family law; and victims of crime assistance.

Further information can be found in the position description here.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and answer some key questions via the following URL: https://apply.workable.com/djirra/j/A00075F0D0/ 

Due to an internal promotion, the Individual Support Services (ISS) team is seeking a full-time experienced Team Leader to supervise a team of Case Managers who provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children, often with multiple and complex needs, to achieve safety, stability and resilience from family violence, and to heal from the trauma they experience. Case Workers provide client-centred, strength-based casework, utilising the Multi Agency Risk and Assessment Management Framework (MARAM) through a trauma- informed lens.

The team provides intensive support services to Aboriginal women who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and are at risk of further harm. The team’s interventions range from short-term crisis responses to longer-term intensive case-management. The team is also responsible for the provision of financial support to Djirra clients who fit the criteria via the Brokerage Program.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information can be found in the position description here. 

Applicants are required to submit a resume and answer some key questions via the following URL: https://apply.workable.com/djirra/j/9E4E7D4058/

The Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service (AFVLS) is a program of Djirra. AFVLS provides legal and non-legal assistance and facilitates access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced family violence or sexual assault. AFVLS’s legal services include advice, representation and advocacy in the areas of:

• child protection
• family violence intervention orders
• family law; and
• victims of crime assistance.

AFVLS operates a culturally safe, trauma informed, holistic and intensive client service model. Clients are assisted by Lawyers and Paralegal Support Workers to access a variety of legal, social, psychological, cultural, health and other support services to address their complex needs and issues.

Paralegal Support Workers provide wrap-around support within this model, including: emotional support; court support; direct financial support; support in interactions with police; support with access to legal aid; support accessing transport; and connecting clients with culturally safe counselling and support services to address the underlying social issues giving rise to the client’s experience of family violence and associated legal issues.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information can be found in the position description here. 

Applicants are required to submit a resume and answer some key questions via the following URL: https://apply.workable.com/j/CA14A7E0A3

Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Advocacy, the Communications and Media Officer is responsible for developing and delivering creative communications and content solutions to support Djirra’s advocacy, strategic priorities and programs.

You will work closely with other teams within Djirra to manage a broad range of communication services and materials, and to provide advice and support on a range of communication activities. This includes developing communication strategies and managing key messaging for print materials, media and campaigns, marketing and events.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information can be found in the position description here.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and answer some key questions via the following URL: https://apply.workable.com/djirra/j/E1FF9BCFBD/

Applications for this position will close at 11:59pm Monday 13 March 2023.

Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Advocacy in the Policy and Advocacy team, this new role is responsible for the management and governance of Djirra’s social media channels, website, e-newsletter and other digital channels,

In collaboration with the Communications and Media Officer and the Communications and Engagement Coordinator, you will be required to monitor, plan, build and publish articles, posts and newsletters for multiple audiences.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information can be found in the position description here.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and answer some key questions via the following URL: https://apply.workable.com/djirra/j/457B258671/

Applications for this position will close at 11:59pm Monday 13 March 2023.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the purpose of the position is to ensure Djirra’s Operations meet the strategic and operational needs of the organisation and that Djirra complies with funding, compliance, accreditation, statutory and policy requirements. This role is also responsible for ensuring there is effective administration, IT, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), building and fleet management systems and support, and has implemented planning and internal reporting systems in place.

We are looking for someone who has had extensive experience in the development, implementation and review of operational policies, procedures, practices and processes and has effectively managed and lead a team. You will also be experienced in budget management and forecasting and will have uptodate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and governance principles and practices. Project management and experience in proactively managing OH&S will be looked upon favourably.

Demonstrated ability to work or learn to work with Aboriginal organisations, communities and individuals in culturally appropriate ways as well as mainstream organisations will be highly regarded.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information can be found in the position description here. 

Applicants are required to submit a resume and answer some key questions via the following URL: https://apply.workable.com/djirra/j/A494E27F1B/

The Individual Support Services team provides intensive support services to Aboriginal women who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and are at risk of further harm. The team’s interventions range from short-term crisis responses to longer-term intensive case-management. The team is also responsible for the provision of financial support to Djirra clients who fit the criteria via the Brokerage Program.

Case Managers provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children, who often present with multiple and complex needs, to achieve safety, stability and resilience from family violence, and to heal from the trauma they experience. They provide client-centred, strength-based casework, utilising the Multi Agency Risk and Assessment Management Framework (MARAM) through a trauma- informed lens.

This Case Manager position is one of two that also has responsibility for a prison support portfolio which involves providing case management services within the MARAM framework to Aboriginal women, and their children, who are in prison or have been released from prison. As well as working from the Abbotsford office, these positions will work at times from a base at Melton with time spent there gradually increasing. Outreach to Dame Phyllis Frost and Tarrengower prisons will also be required at times.

The Prison Support Program is designed to assist Aboriginal women who have experienced family violence and incarceration to break the cycle of violence and offending and to live safe lives, connected to culture and free from trauma.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information can be found in the position description here.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and answer some key questions via the following URL: https://apply.workable.com/djirra/j/85E5EE254D/ 

This newly created position reports to the Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager in the Corporate Services Directorate. This role offers a great opportunity to be part of a small team from its establishment, engage across all levels of the organisation, and do diverse, interesting work.

Central in your role will be the provision of a range of governance administration services to the Board and its Committees. You will also support Djirra in managing risk and meeting our compliance obligations.

Success in this role will draw on your strong interpersonal, communication, administration, and organisational skills, along with your knowledge of good corporate governance principles.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information can be found in the position description here. 

Applicants are required to submit a resume and answer some key questions via the following URL: https://apply.workable.com/djirra/j/8E99D7638A/ 

The Individual Support Services team provides intensive support services to Aboriginal women who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and are at risk of further harm. The team’s interventions range from short-term crisis responses to longer-term intensive case-management.

Working under the supervision of the AOD Senior Practitioner, the AOD Practitioner will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to reduce the harm incurred by alcohol and other drug use and their level of risk from family violence. The person in this role will provide client-centred, strength-based casework, utilising the Multi Agency Risk and Assessment Management Framework (MARAM) and relevant AOD frameworks. They will also provide secondary consultations on AOD issues to ISS Case Workers and engage in collaborative practice arrangements with Case Managers, such as co-case management, where this is appropriate.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information can be found in the position description here. 

Applicants are required to submit a resume and answer some key questions via the following URL: https://apply.workable.com/djirra/j/8E99D7638A/https://apply.workable.com/djirra/j/91DBC31AB5/

The Individual Support Services (ISS) team is seeking a full time Intake and Assessment Worker (part time 0.8FTE will be considered for the right candidate.) The team provides intensive support services to Aboriginal women who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and are at risk of further harm. The Intake and Assessment team is the first point of call for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women when they contact Djirra in person, via the phone or email. The Intake and Assessment Workers work collaboratively using a client-centred approach, through a trauma-informed lens to undertake a needs assessment and family violence risk screening and assessment. They work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to identify their needs, provide immediate and short-term responses, and direct them to the right services (eg. internal supports such as material aid, case management, legal services and counselling or connection with our Koori Women’s Place (KWP), as well as referral to external agencies).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information can be found in the position description here. 

Applicants are required to submit a resume and answer some key questions via the following URL: https://apply.workable.com/djirra/j/434A94FA2E/

The Individual Support Services team is seeking a full time experienced Case Manager (part time 0.8FTE will be considered for the right candidate.) The team provides intensive support services to Aboriginal women who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and are at risk of further harm. The team’s interventions range from short-term crisis responses to longer-term intensive case-management. The team is also responsible for the provision of financial support to Djirra clients who fit the criteria via the Brokerage Program. Working under supervision the Case Manager will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children, often presenting with multiple and complex needs, to achieve safety, stability and resilience from family violence, and to heal from the trauma they experience. The person in this role will provide client-centred, strength-based casework, utilising the Multi Agency Risk and Assessment Management Framework (MARAM) through a trauma- informed lens.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information can be found in the position description here. 

Applicants are required to submit a resume and answer some key questions via the following URL: https://apply.workable.com/djirra/j/3768FA267D/