Job Description
Senior Lawyer
Pay: $114,983.44 + Super + Salary Packaging (Up to $3K relocation also available for regional placements)
Location: Various Locations available including: Abbotsford, Melton, Traralgon, Warrnambool, Echuca, Bendigo or Shepparton
Employment Type: Full-time/0.8 - Permanent ongoing
Tradewind Australia is proud to be exclusively partnering with Djirra on this recruitment campaign, as they expand their service across Victoria. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected service delivering culturally safe, specialist legal support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experiencing family violence.
About Djirra
At Djirra, everything we do is guided by our values:
- We see, we hear, we believe Aboriginal women
- We find solutions through Aboriginal women sharing their stories, journeys and experiences
- We are fearless in our work with Aboriginal women
- Cultural integrity is at the core of everything we do
- Self-determination is the foundation of everything we do
Joining Djirra means being part of an organisation that walks alongside Aboriginal women with strength, courage and cultural integrity. It is an opportunity to do 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
Djirra is experiencing sustained growth and continuing to expand its Legal Services across Victoria. We are currently recruiting for multiple roles that will support outreach service delivery across Traralgon, Shepparton, Mildura, Bendigo, Echuca, Melton and Melbourne.
As a Senior Lawyer, you will play a key leadership role within Djirra's legal service providing high-quality legal advice, representation and advocacy across family violence, child protection, family law and victims of crime.
Working within a holistic, trauma-informed model, you will support clients with complex needs while collaborating closely with Paralegal Support Workers and a multidisciplinary team. Alongside your client work, you will supervise and mentor junior lawyers and contribute to community engagement, legal education and systemic advocacy.
Benefits
- Meaningful, values-driven work with strong community impact
- Opportunity to lead, mentor and influence practice
- Work within a culturally safe, Aboriginal-led organisation
- Exposure to complex and impactful legal matters
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice, casework and court representation in family violence, child protection, family law and related matters
- Manage a complex caseload, including advocacy and briefing counsel where required
- Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed legal services to Aboriginal clients
- Supervise and mentor lawyers and paralegal support workers
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community, legal and government stakeholders
- Contribute to community legal education, outreach and law reform initiatives
What You'll Bring
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' experience in family violence or related areas of law
- Strong advocacy skills and ability to manage complex legal matters
- Demonstrated experience working in a trauma-informed environment
- High-level communication skills and ability to engage with vulnerable clients
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
Desirable
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Eligibility or willingness to obtain VLA panel certification
- Understanding of culturally safe and holistic legal practice models
About Tradewind Australia
Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency, recognised nationally for delivering exceptional candidate experience across the education, social and community services sectors.
We partner with leading organisations across Victoria to connect skilled professionals with roles that align with their values, strengths and long-term career goals.
What sets Tradewind apart:
* Specialist consultants with deep sector expertise
* Tailored support throughout the recruitment process
* Insight into organisational culture, leadership and expectations
* Transparent communication and ongoing support
Apply Now
Please apply today with your CV and a short cover letter.
For more information please contact Sam Read at sam.read@twrecruitment.com.au or on 0390871020 for role specific details.
Tradewind 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.
All successful applicants must be eligible to hold a practicing certificate in Victoria, have a degree in law and will undergo reference checks, identity verification, Working with Children Check and National Police check.
