Organisation : Djirra
Location : Melbourne (Abbotsford and Melton )
Work type : Part-time
Profession : Administration & Office Support, Community Services
Sector : Community Support Services, Domestic / Family Violence, Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : SCHCADS Level 4.1 $82,045.60 pa
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
- Part time – four days per week, ongoing position
- Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 4, Pay Point 1 – $82,045.60
- Work at both our Abbotsford and Melton locations
- Work directly with the Senior Executive Team (SET)
About the Role
The Senior Executive Team (SET) consists of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Directors (4) of Legal Services, Corporate Services, Office of the CEO and Engagement and Support.
The Support Officer will provide high level administration, coordination and support services to the Deputy CEO and SET including secretariat support for SET and managers meetings, event coordination, Djirra merchandise stock control and project support activities. The suitable candidate must be able to work between both our Abbotsford and Melton sites.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Essential
- A Victorian Employees Working With Children’s Check card
- National Police Check
- Driver’s License
Desirable
- A minimum of three years’ experience in an administration/reception/support role.
- Experience in an Aboriginal Community Controlled, legal and/or community setting
- Diploma in business administration (or equivalent qualification)
Benefits
- Brand new role – able to make it your own!
- Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
- Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
- Collaborative and inclusive team
- Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
- Cultural awareness training in both formal and informal settings is provided
How to apply
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
To apply, please follow the link below and submit your resume, a brief cover letter and completed application form.
Please do not hesitate to contact Teresa Kyprianou, HR Advisor at hr@djirra.org.au for a confidential discussion if you would like further information.
Please quote in application: Support Officer (SET) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #DomesticFamily_Violence, #Indigenous
