• Pay: $100,776 - $105,340.56 + Super + Salary Packaging
• Location: Bendigo, VIC
• Employment Type: Full-time or 0.8 FTE - Permanent Ongoing

Tradewind Australia is proud to be exclusively partnering with Djirra on this recruitment campaign as they continue to strengthen and expand their legal services across Victoria. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected 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 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 becoming part of an organisation that walks alongside Aboriginal women with strength, courage and cultural integrity. It is an opportunity to do meaningful legal work within a trusted, values-led service committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal women and their children.

About the Role

As a Lawyer within Djirra's Legal Service, you will provide high-quality legal advice, representation and advocacy across family violence, child protection, family law and victims of crime.

Working within a culturally safe, trauma-informed model, you will support clients with complex needs while collaborating closely with Paralegal Support Workers and a multidisciplinary team. You'll also contribute to community outreach, legal education and broader service delivery, helping improve access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Why Bendigo?

Bendigo offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. One of Victoria's largest regional cities, it combines a thriving legal and professional community with affordable living, excellent schools, vibrant cafés and restaurants, and easy access to Melbourne via road and rail.

Whether you're already based in the region or considering a tree change, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding legal career while enjoying an outstanding quality of life. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates.

Benefits

• Meaningful, values-driven work with genuine community impact
• Work within a culturally safe, Aboriginal-led organisation
• Exposure to complex and rewarding legal matters
• Supportive team environment with mentoring and professional development
• Salary packaging benefits
• Relocation support available for eligible candidates

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, casework and court representation across family violence, child protection, family law and related matters
• Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed legal services to Aboriginal clients
• Work collaboratively with Paralegal Support Workers to support clients with complex needs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community, legal and government stakeholders
• Contribute to community legal education, outreach and early intervention programs
• Maintain accurate file management, reporting and compliance with service standards

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• Eligible to hold a practising certificate in Victoria
• A degree in Law
• Demonstrated experience or a strong interest in family violence or related areas of law
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with vulnerable clients
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently and collaboratively
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice

Desirable:

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Experience in family law, child protection or community legal settings
• Exposure to community legal education or outreach work

About Tradewind Australia

Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency recognised nationally for delivering exceptional candidate experiences 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 via the "Apply Now" button with your CV and a short cover letter.

For more information, please contact Danni Arthur or Keelan Gand-Hunt at [email protected] using the subject line: Lawyer - Djirra - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs or (03) 9087 1020 for a confidential discussion about the role.

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 practising certificate in Victoria, possess a degree in Law, and will be required to complete reference checks, identity verification, a Working with Children Check and a National Police Check.