- Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 7 Pay Point 1 – $119,093.52 pa
- Full time, fixed term – until 30 June 2026
- Located on a beautiful property in Melton, at the Djirra Melton Centre
- Join Djirra in shaping a bold new approach to justice. The Western Melbourne Justice Reinvestment project is a community led movement to reduce incarceration and strengthen Aboriginal communities — and we’re looking for a passionate leader to help make it happen.
Background
In September 2024, the Commonwealth Government (Attorney General’s Department) confirmed the consortium of ACCOs in the West (with Djirra as the auspice organisation) was successful in their application for a Justice Reinvestment (JR) grant over two years (Western Melbourne JR project). The funding will support the recruitment of a JR team (Manager, Community Engagement Officer, Research Officer and casual staff) to deliver a community-led Justice Reinvestment (JR) design process which will culminate in a JR Strategy and Aboriginal Regional Governance model for the West.
The Western Melbourne JR Project will be overseen and led by a Governance Group (GG) composed of Aboriginal Community Control Organisations (ACCOs) and community representatives and Djirra as the contract manager (the Auspicor).
About the role
The Manager, Justice Reinvestment in the West will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the project, act as the secretariat and give regular updates on project implementation to the GG and Djirra to ensure decisions are informed by community priorities. They will also lead stakeholder engagement with other ACCOs, non-government organisations, government entities and potential future funders.
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
- Driver’s License
- Demonstrated relevant experience in managing community led projects
Desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in related field (i.e. social work, community development, community services, education, justice sector)
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
