- Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer Level 7, Pay Point 3 $119,864.16 pa
- Full time, ongoing position available based in at our Head Office in Abbotsford
- 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 another Managing Lawyer to join our growing Legal Services team, helping to lead service delivery across both Metropolitan and 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.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
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:
- You are a qualified legal practitioner holding, or eligible to hold, an unrestricted Victorian Practising Certificate.
- A Working with Children Check Card
- A Police Check
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
- 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
