Join Our Team
Djirra is growing fast and we have exciting new roles available. Become part of our vision; that all Aboriginal women are strong, safe, independent, healthy and positive in their lives, culture and communities.
Join a passionate team of dedicated professionals with a common purpose of preventing and addressing family violence within Aboriginal communities across Victoria. At Djirra, we stand firm against family violence, supporting Aboriginal women’s journey to safety and wellbeing.
As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, Djirra was initiated by Aboriginal people, and is operated and governed by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people. Aboriginal values are at the core of everything we do, ensuring that we provide culturally safe services.
Some of the benefits to working with us include:
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Attractive Salary Packaging options
- Paid parental leave after one year of service
- Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concerns
- Regular external debriefing/supervision offered to all staff
Interested in joining the legal team at Djirra?
At Djirra, we are committed to a future without family violence by providing holistic, culturally safe, specialist family violence support to Aboriginal women. From time-to-time, vacancies and opportunities arise for passionate, dedicated lawyers who share our values and want to help create positive change in the lives of Aboriginal families to join our legal team. We operate in metropolitan Melbourne and across regional Victoria.
If you would like to be kept informed – and considered – when these opportunities arise, please send your resume to [email protected] along with a brief statement telling us why you would like to work at Djirra. Please also let us know your preferred location. We will be in touch when a suitable opportunity arises.
Why Work with Us?
- Meaningful Impact: Work on cases that make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal women and families.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive team where your skills and experience will be valued, and your professional growth encouraged.
- Flexible Locations: With multiple offices around Victoria, we have opportunities throughout Victoria.
- Inclusive Environment: At Djirra we embrace diversity and foster an environment of respect and inclusion.
For further information, please contact us at [email protected].
We look forward to connecting with you!
Take the next step in your legal career with Djirra – where your work makes a real difference.
Job opportunities
Due to our ongoing expansion this newly created entry-level position is perfect for someone looking to start a career in Human Resources. Reporting to the Human Resources Administrator, you will gain valuable hands-on experience while providing essential administrative support across various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, record maintenance, and compliance activities. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that Djirra functions smoothly and effectively, in alignment with our values and operations.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information about this role please refer to the position description here.
To apply, please follow the link below and submit your resume, cover letter and completed screening questions:
https://jobs.swagapp.com/AU/job/djirra-junior-human-resources-administrator
SUPPORT USVolunteer opportunities
Djirra’s volunteer program is primarily for people who have experience in, or who are studying law, however from time to time we accept applications from interested parties in a relevant discipline i.e., community development, policy, Aboriginal studies.
Please note volunteering opportunities are subject to availability and capacity of the relevant program area. If you are interested in volunteering at Djirra, please contact [email protected] for more information.