Organisation : Djirra
Location : Melbourne, VIC Regional ( Bendigo (preferred) or alternatively, at our Abbotsford or Melton office)
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Community Services, Legal
Sector : Community Support Services, Domestic / Family Violence, Law, Justice & Human Rights
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : Generous SCHCADS Award Salary on offer (SCHCADS Level 7.1 - $110,907.68)
About the organisation
Djirra is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with over 20 years’ experience accompanying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and their children, on their individual journeys. We find solutions through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women sharing their stories, journeys, and experiences. Djirra celebrates women’s strength and resilience. We are committed to a future without family violence.
We deliver holistic, culturally safe, specialist family violence support, legal services and case management, alongside cultural and wellbeing workshops and programs. Our services have state-wide reach, touching every part of Victoria to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Self-determination is the foundation of everything we do.
Djirra amplifies the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. We advocate for system-wide change to improve access to justice, eliminate systemic violence, and strengthen women’s resilience.
We are an active member of the National Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services Forum, the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are experiencing or at risk of family violence.
About the role
- Ongoing, full-time position
- Generous SCHCADS Award Salary on offer (SCHCADS Level 7.1 – $110,907.68)
- Position can be located in Bendigo (preferred) or alternatively, at our Abbotsford or Melton office
About the Role
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 ideally will be located at our Bendigo office, however can also be located at either our Abbotsford or our Melton Centre. The successful candidate will be required to travel to our regional offices from time to time.
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.
Requirements
Essential:
- You are a qualified legal practitioner holding, or eligible to hold, an unrestricted Victorian Practising Certificate.
- A current and valid Employees Victorian Working with Children Check
- A National Police Check
- Drivers Licence
Desirable:
Victorian Legal Aid Panel Certifier status or capacity to apply for certification. Post-graduate qualifications.
Benefits
- Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
- Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading, as well as additional paid leave for end of year closure
- Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
- Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
- Self-care and Debriefing Program available for all staff
- Cultural awareness training in both formal and informal settings is provided
- Collaborative and inclusive team culture
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff
How to apply
Please apply via our the 'Apply' link below. Applications must include a resume and cover letter and all applicants must answer the questions in the application form. Only applications received through Workable will be considered.
If you would like to know more about the vacant roles or about the work we do, please refer to our website www.djirra.org.au and our “Get Involved” page to view a full copy of the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Teresa Kyprianou, Human Resources Advisor on 9244 3333 or hr@djirra.org.au for a confidential discussion.
All applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Please note, work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Please quote in application: Managing Lawyer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #DomesticFamily_Violence, #Law_Justice_and_Human_Rights
