Salary:AUD124000 - AUD124000 per annum + Super + Salary PackagingPay:$124,073.04 + super + salary packaging (Regional relocation Support offered up to $3K) Location:Various locations available including Abbotsford, Melton, Echuca, Morwell, Shepparton, Traralgon or Warrnambool Employment Type:Full-time/0.8 - Permanent ongoingTradewind Australia is proud to be exclusively partnering with Djirra on this recruitment campaign, as they continue expanding their specialist legal services across Victoria. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering culturally safe, specialist legal support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experiencing family violence.About Djirra At Djirra, everything they do is guided by their values:We see, we hear, we believe Aboriginal womenWe find solutions through Aboriginal women sharing their stories, journeys and experiencesWe are fearless in our work with Aboriginal womenCultural integrity is at the core of everything we doSelf-determination is the foundation of everything we doJoining Djirra means being part of an organisation that walks alongside Aboriginal women with strength, courage and cultural integrity. It is an opportunity to lead meaningful legal work in a service that is trusted, values-driven and committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal women and their children.About the Role As a Managing Lawyer within Djirra's Legal Service, you will lead culturally safe, specialist family violence legal services across a designated region. Reporting to senior leadership, you will oversee multidisciplinary legal teams, ensure high-quality legal practice, and maintain a small caseload of complex matters.This role combines people leadership, operational oversight, legal supervision and strategic contribution while supporting vulnerable clients through a trauma-informed and culturally safe framework. You will also contribute to stakeholder engagement, service development and broader advocacy initiatives aimed at improving access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.Meaningful, values-driven leadership role with strong community impactWork within a culturally safe, Aboriginal-led organisationLead experienced multidisciplinary legal teamsExposure to complex and impactful legal mattersProfessional development and leadership growth opportunitiesKey ResponsibilitiesLead and manage legal teams across multiple regional sitesSupervise, mentor and support lawyers and support staffMaintain a small caseload of complex legal mattersEnsure high-quality legal practice, compliance and service delivery standardsContribute to continuous improvement, strategy and operational planningBuild and maintain strong relationships with community, legal and government stakeholdersSupport culturally safe, trauma-informed legal service delivery for Aboriginal clientsWhat You'll BringEligible to hold an unrestricted practising certificate in VictoriaA degree in LawMinimum 5 years' experience in family law, family violence, child protection, victims of crime assistance or related areasDemonstrated leadership experience managing legal or multidisciplinary teamsStrong communication skills and ability to engage with vulnerable clientsAbility to manage complex matters, competing priorities and support staff developmentUnderstanding of trauma-informed and culturally safe practiceExperience working within Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations or the community legal sectorExperience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communitiesPolicy, advocacy or law reform experienceExposure to community legal education or outreach programsTradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.#J-18808-Ljbffr