Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create AlertSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Aboriginal Client & Community Support Officer (Griffith)Division: Transforming Aboriginal OutcomesLocation:Griffith, NSW, AU, 2680Aboriginal Client & Community Support OfficerLocation: GriffithEmployment type: Temporary Full-time (1 vacancy) up to January 2026Salary: $82193 to $90,001 p.a.
plus employers' contribution to superannuation and annual leave loadingThis position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people onlyYour roleThe Aboriginal Services Unit (ASU) is specialist team within the Department of Communities and Justice.Transforming Aboriginal Outcomes division and our vision is to 'build better pathways to Justice for Aboriginal people.' We do this by providing support and advocacy for Aboriginal defendants and victims attending courts through our Aboriginal Client and Community Support Officers.
We work with executives across Department of Justice to develop a responsive agenda to help reduce Aboriginal overrepresentation in the criminal justice system.The Aboriginal Client and Community Support Officer provides project support and effective customer service to Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal clients attending court.What you'll doProviding support for a range of Aboriginal targeted projects to Aboriginal clients and communities.
Preparing correspondence and reports and maintain filing, record and data systems to ensure they are accurate, accessible and secure.
Providing culturally appropriate front line customer service & project delivery.
Collating, interpreting, managing and disseminating information to support project development and implementation.
Undertaking research to enhance project delivery and outcomes.
Promoting projects and services to Aboriginal clients and communities What we're looking forAboriginality - typically all or the majority of the work of an Aboriginal identified role will involve the development and or delivery of policy, programs and services which impact on Aboriginal people and or involve liaising directly with Aboriginal people and communities.Strong customer service skills with a commitment to supporting Aboriginal clients and communities.A current driver's licence (unrestricted) and willingness to travel is required (regional locations only).As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia's First Nations peopleWhere a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 .There are two alternatives to confirming yourAboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows.Either will be accepted:Confirmation of Aboriginality formorWritten confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, andidentifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, andis accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account.To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here .
Search for the job and click the 'Apply now' button.We offer a variety of benefits, including:A challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.Want more information?
Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.We do work that really mattersWorking for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference.
We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities.
We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage.
It's work that really matters.Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 3 pages).Applications close Sunday, 4 May 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring managerThomas Gordon on 0459 866 657 or at ****** you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best(including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Poppy Sgro on 02 9765 3929 or via ****** and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds.
This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.Thank you for your interest in this role.
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