Managing Lawyer

Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer Level 7, Pay Point 3 $124,073.04Full time, ongoing position available based in at our Head Office in Abbotsford (with Outreach)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 based at head office, Abbotsford. This role will be required to do outreach to some of our regional offices.

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 CardA 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 loadingEmployee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concernCollaborative and inclusive teamAdditional paid leave for end of year office closure periodAccess to company vehicles for any work related travelCultural Awareness training both formal and informal settings is providedAccrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff