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Aboriginal Women's Centre (AWC) Project Lead

Metro Employees • Abbotsford, Victoria 3067, Australia • Part-time

Description

  • Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 7, Pay Point 2 – $121,583.28 pa
  • Part time (0.8FTE) – 12 Month fixed term
  • Play a pivotal role in bringing Djirra’s vision of Victoria’s first Aboriginal Women’s Centre to life — leading project planning, stakeholder engagement, and partnerships to drive momentum, build support, and advance this landmark initiative.

About the Role

The Aboriginal Women Centre (AWC) Project Lead will play a key role in supporting Djirra’s campaign to realise Djirra’s long lasting vision of establishing the first Aboriginal Women’s Centre in Victoria.

Working under the guidance of the Director, Strategy and Office of CEO and working closely with the Leadership Team, and external consultants, the role will lead all AWC project tasks for this initial phase of the project, which focusses on raising overall support for the project and land acquisition.

The role is responsible for developing and managing a robust project plan and stakeholder engagement matrix; monitoring project progress and managing project partner and stakeholder relationships, as well managing external consultants to ensure the timely delivery of key projects and strategic opportunities. The role holder will also ensure ongoing communication with key stakeholders, support the development of collaterals for the project and help identify suitable grant opportunities and partnerships to advance the project objectives. This role will also be responsible for preparing briefings for meetings, meeting minutes and maintaining action logs to ensure the effective tracking of project activities.

This role will work closely with the AWC Campaign Director once this role is appointed later in 2026.

Demonstrated project planning and management stakeholder management and communication skills are essential to success.

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 Human Resources 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

Essential

  • A Victorian Employees Working with Children’s Check card or willing to obtain one
  • Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirra’s expense

Benefits

  • 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

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Part-time • Associate

Pay Rate

121583 AUD – 121583.28 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.
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