Fulltime, ongoing position Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer - SCHCADS Level 3, Pay Point 3 $74, 738.56 Convenient inner-city location Join a passionate, dedicated and committed team at Djirra that are making a difference 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 The Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service (AFVLS) is a program of Djirra. AFVLS provides legal and non-legal assistance and facilitates access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced family violence or sexual assault. AFVLS's legal services include advice, representation and advocacy in the areas of
child protection family violence intervention orders family law; and victims of crime assistance AFVLS operates a culturally safe, trauma informed, holistic and intensive client service model. Clients are assisted by Lawyers and Paralegal Support Workers to access a variety of legal, social, psychological, cultural, health and other support services to address their complex needs and issues.
The Legal Administrative Coordinator will work closely with AFVLS management to coordinate and deliver administrative services for the AFVLS team, including reception duties, maintenance of rosters and general office administration including archiving. A high level of efficiency is required to support AFVLS Victoria's daily operations. The Legal Administrative Coordinator will work within Djirra's overall policies, procedures and administrative systems.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged 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 ****** for a confidential discussion if you would like further information.
Essential A Victorian Employees Working With Children's Check card Police Check Driver's License Desirable A minimum of 3 years' experience in an administration/reception/support role. 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 in both formal and informal settings is provided Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff
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