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. They find solutions through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women sharing their stories, journeys, and experiences. Djirra celebrates women’s strength and resilience. They are committed to a future without family violence.
Djirra deliver holistic, culturally safe, specialist family violence support, legal services and case management, alongside cultural and wellbeing workshops and programs. Their 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. They advocate for system-wide change to improve access to justice, eliminate systemic violence, and strengthen women’s resilience. Djirra 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
This newly created position reports to the Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager in the Corporate Services Directorate. This role offers a great opportunity to be part of a small team from its establishment, engage across all levels of the organisation, and do diverse, interesting work.
You will support Djirra in managing risk and meeting their compliance obligations, as well as providing a range of governance administration services to the Board and its Committees. Success in this role will draw on your strong interpersonal, communication, administration, and organisational skills, along with your knowledge of good corporate governance principles.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check
Desirable
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or significant equivalent experience
Benefits
- Part time - four days per week
- Generous salary offered (SCHCADS Level 5 - circa $88,000 pa - $92,000 pa) + super (pro rata)
- Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
- Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
