• Brand new position
• Drive strategic direction and initiatives
• Work closely with the Senior Executive Team

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Djirra supports Aboriginal women's journey to safety and wellbeing and provides legal and practical support to Aboriginal people experiencing family violence. Djirra is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with a rich history, established 20 years ago (as the Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria). It is also a place where culture is shared and celebrated.

Djirra’s vision is to provide high quality culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal women in Victoria who have experienced or are experiencing family violence.

We are committed to ending family violence against Aboriginal women and their children through holistic and culturally safe specialist services, prevention programs and advocacy for change. Our services have state-wide reach.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Full time & ongoing

This is a newly created position reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer. You will have two direct reports and be responsible for leading the delivery of critical corporate functions including the key portfolios of finance, human resources, operations, risk and governance, information technology and fleet and assets/facilities management.

As a member of the Senior Executive Team, the Director Corporate Services is required to develop and drive strategic direction and initiatives. The role will have a key focus on driving organisational change through developing, implementing and continuously improving business support systems and processes and examining strategic options to ensure that the Corporate Services directorate functions effectively to meet the needs of the organisation.

ABOUT YOU

This role requires an individual who has successfully led a corporate function team in a complex and multifaceted environment. An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Aboriginal community is extremely important.

Requirements

We are seeking an individual who has demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community, particularly in relation to the impact of family violence on Aboriginal women.

We are also looking for someone who has significant and proven experience in a corporate services leadership/senior management role with a state-wide or national responsibility. You will have comprehensive knowledge and experience in developing, analysing and evaluating budgets and financial reports, including the ability to advise on cost drivers, savings and business improvement opportunities. Demonstrated leadership and exemplary relationship management skills will be highly regarded.

Benefits

• Inner city location and conveniently located near public transport, ample parking and some great coffee shops, cafes and restaurants
• Competitive salary - circa $150,000pa plus superannuation
• Generous salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply via our website. Applications must include a CV and covering letter and all applicants must answer the questions in the application form. Only applications received via the website will be considered.

If you would like to know more about the role or about the work we do, please refer to our website www.djirra.org.au and our “Get Involved” page to download a full copy of the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Teresa Kyprianou, Human Resources Advisor on 9244 3333 for this information.

A position description is attached.

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