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Exciting opportunities in Mildura – Join our growing team!
We’re thrilled to announce some exciting new roles in Mildura as part of our regional expansion!
These opportunities mark an important step forward as we continue to grow, connect with local community, and expand Djirra’s presence in the region.
Roles coming up include:
- Koori Women’s Place (KWP) Senior Support Worker
- Family Violence Intake and Assessment Worker
Keep an eye out for more details about these roles on Djirra’s website, and feel free to share this with anyone who might be interested.
We’re excited to welcome new faces to the Mildura team and continue growing together!
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
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.
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:
Paralegal Support worker – Prison Support Program Job at Djirra
Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Are you a numbers powerhouse with a sharp strategic mind and a passion for meaningful work? Djirra is on the lookout for an exceptional Finance Manager to lead our finance team and help drive real impact.
As Finance Manager, you won’t just be managing spreadsheets—you’ll be steering the financial engine of an organisation that advocates, empowers, and delivers. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services and working closely with our CEO, you’ll play a key role in shaping Djirra’s future through smart budget management, sharp cost-benefit analysis, and solid forecasting.
You’ll be the trusted financial advisor to our senior executive team and Board, guiding strategic decisions with clarity and confidence. From developing best-practice systems to ensuring rock-solid risk management, you’ll make sure our financial foundations are strong—and future-ready.
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:
Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
About the role
The Manager, People and Learning is responsible for overseeing Djirra’s HR and Workforce Development functions. This role involves providing strategic advice to the Executive team on key initiatives and workforce strategies, while also managing the daily operations of the People and Learning team. The team’s focus is on optimising performance and driving operational excellence, ensuring alignment with Djirra’s vision and strategic goal.
About You
As a seasoned Manager with extensive experience in the community sector, you’ll be well-prepared to lead a small team of subject matter experts. Your proven ability to manage daily operations within the team and implement strategic initiatives aligned with Djirra’s goals will ensure that staff and systems are positioned to drive both performance and operational excellence as we continue to grow.
With a deep commitment to self-determination, you will prioritise empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, enhancing their well-being, and supporting a brighter future. Your leadership will focus on advocating for systemic change and creating a culturally safe environment for both employees and the communities we serve. Experience working with an Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisation (ACCO) is highly valued.
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:
Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
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 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.
Senior Lawyers provide legal services including advice, representation and advocacy in the areas of
- child protection
- family violence intervention orders
- family law
- victims of crime assistance.
Senior Lawyers also supervise legal and non-legal work undertaken by Lawyers and Paralegal Support Workers.
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:
Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
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 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.
Senior Lawyers provide legal services including advice, representation and advocacy in the areas of
- child protection
- family violence intervention orders
- family law
- victims of crime assistance.
Senior Lawyers also supervise legal and non-legal work undertaken by Lawyers and Paralegal Support Workers.
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:
Applications for this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
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.