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

Job opportunities

Lawyer or Senior Lawyer - Multiple locations on offer around Victoria (full time, ongoing and/or fixed term) SCHCADS Level 4.4 - $88,277.80 pa (Lawyer) to Level 6.1 - $102,546.08 pa (Senior Lawyer) - dependent on years of experience

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.

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

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.

Further information about the Lawyer can be found in the Position Description here.

Further information about the Senior Lawyer can be found in the Position Description here.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria here:

https://apply.workable.com/djirra/j/13DCF28C22/

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

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Engagement and Philanthropy Manager - Collingwood (full time, ongoing) SCHCADS Level 8.1 $120,331.12pa

Working closely with the Senior Executive Team, program development and grant writing teams, this is a strategic opportunity for an experienced engagement and philanthropy professional to establish a new function at Djirra. In establishing this function, you will both have strategic and operational responsibilities.

A key part of this new position is to drive the development and implementation of Djirra’s engagement and philanthropy strategy, including building on existing, and establishing new strategic partnerships with donors, universities (internships, research etc.) and philanthropic organisations that support Djirra’s vision.

Another key part of the role is building Djirra’s sustainability through diversifying income. You will be a strong communicator, working closely with the CEO, senior executive team and the program development team (which includes a grant writer), as well as a range of external stakeholders to identify, nurture and grow relationships for Djirra.

We are on the search for values driven, enthusiastic, hands-on professional with a creative and innovative approach to problem solving, and a passion in driving change for Aboriginal women experiencing family violence.

This role will be based primarily in our Collingwood office, with the opportunity to work from our head office in Abbotsford and from our newest office in Melton at times.

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

Further information can be found in the Position Description here.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria here:

https://apply.workable.com/djirra/j/1B3E7984B0/

Applications will close at midnight Monday 25th March 2024.

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Managing Lawyer - (full time, ongoing) SCHCADS Level 7.1 $110,907.68 pa

The purpose of the position is to lead, plan, and manage the provision of high quality, culturally safe, client-focused, holistic legal assistance across regional Victoria, under the overall direction of the Manager Legal Services. The regions that the Managing Lawyer has responsibility for may vary from time to time depending on Djirra’s office locations and operational requirements. We currently have regional offices in the following areas: Warrnambool (Barwon South West region), Bendigo, Echuca (servicing Shepparton), Bairnsdale (Gippsland region), Morwell (LaTrobe Valley) and Mildura (Mildura region).

This position can be based at any one of our regional offices around Victoria including our Melton Centre and Abbotsford Office.

The Managing Lawyer will foster a positive, staff supportive culture and provide leadership, operational support and supervision to Legal Services staff in the area, while collaborating with the Manager Legal Services in the overall management of Legal Services ensuring compliance is met within legal, professional and accreditation requirements.
This position will be a fantastic opportunity for a senior lawyer or someone with relevant experience, who can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the nature and consequence of family violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, particularly in relation to women and children. This role would suit an experienced and nurturing people leader or someone who is ready to take the next step up into a leadership role.

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

Further information can be found in the Position Description here.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria here:

https://apply.workable.com/djirra/j/C1E482AAE4/

Applications will close at 5pm Monday 25th March 2024.

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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 provedi@djirra.org.au for more information.