Managing Lawyer

Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer Level 7, Pay Point 3 $124,073.04 pa 2 x full time, ongoing positions available based in any one of our regional Djirra locations (Bendigo, Echuca, Mildura, Morwell, Shepparton, Traralgon or Warrnambool) Relocation assistance may be offered for the right candidate Join a passionate and dedicated Legal Services team at Djirra About the Role Are you a passionate legal professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to culturally safe, client-centred practice? Djirra is looking for two Managing Lawyers to join our growing Legal Services team, helping to lead service delivery across Regional Victoria. In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll provide strategic direction, hands‑on support, and expert supervision to a dedicated team delivering holistic legal support to Aboriginal women. You’ll help build and maintain a positive, empowered team culture while ensuring our services meet all legal, professional, and accreditation standards. As a key member of Djirra’s Legal Services leadership team, you’ll work closely with the Legal Practice Manager to deliver impactful, culturally safe legal assistance that supports Aboriginal women and their families. Join Djirra and help drive change through justice. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Djirra website ‘Join our Team’ page. Please do not hesitate to contact People and Learning at hrinfo@djirra.org.au for a confidential discussion if you would like further information. To apply, please click the ‘apply’ button and submit your

resume, cover letter

and

completed screening questions

which will be sent via email once you have submitted your application. Please note screening questions are a requirement of your application. During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process. Requirements You are a qualified legal practitioner holding, or eligible to hold, an unrestricted Victorian Practising Certificate. High court registration, or eligible to hold a High court registration A Working with Children Check Card A Police Check Victorian Legal Aid Panel Certifier status or capacity to apply for certification. Post‑graduate qualifications. 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 Access to company vehicles for any work related travel Cultural Awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff Please note this role may close prior to the advertised closing date (if applicable) if a suitable applicant is identified, or if we receive a high volume of quality applicants. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Role Type

Pay Rate

124073 AUD – 124073.04 AUD (Annum) Company Overview

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. The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.

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