Policy and Communications Officer

• Ongoing, full-time position
• Convenient inner-city location
• Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 4, Pay Point 1 $85,126.08
• Join a passionate, dedicated and committed team at Djirra that are making a difference
• Exciting new role

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

Reporting to Policy Manager, the role sits within the Office of the CEO Directorate, working within both the Policy and Strategic Communications functions.  

The position will involve:

Policy (0.5 FTE) – Under the direction of the Manager, Policy the role is responsible for supporting the Policy team with administration, research and briefings that ensure policy and advocacy responses and projects align to Djirra’s priorities.

Communications (0.5 FTE) – Directed and supported by the Head of Strategic Communications and alongside the Communications team, you will provide project and functional administration and coordination support, schedule and monitor content, and undertake accurate measurement and reporting of communications activities.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications will close as soon 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 [email protected] or Alice Pryor, Policy Manager at [email protected] using the subject line: Policy and Communications Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential discussion or if you would like further information.

Essential:

• National Police Check
• Victorian Employee’s Working with Children’s Check
• Current Driver’s License (some out-of-hours travel, regular regional travel and/or overnights may be required)
• A minimum of three years’ experience in an administration and support role or general communication support.

Desirable:

• Experience in an Aboriginal Community Controlled, legal and/or community setting.
• Diploma in business administration, social policy, law or communication (or equivalent qualification)

• 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
• Located in Collingwood near public transport and nearby to some great cafes, restaurants, and the Smith St shopping precinct

A position description is attached.