Senior Aboriginal Client and CSO
* Location – Bega
* Employment type – Ongoing Full-Time, 35 hours per week
* Grade – Clerk Grade 5/6
* Salary – $99,398 pa - $110,271 pa plus employers' contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.
Your role
Join the Aboriginal Services Unit (ASU) and help deliver culturally safe programs and initiatives that support Aboriginal clients and communities across the justice system. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to projects and services that improve outcomes for Aboriginal people and strengthen community engagement across the region.
What you'll do
In this role, you will:
* Support the delivery of Aboriginal Services Unit (ASU) projects, programs, and initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal clients and communities
* Coordinate project activities, monitor progress, manage resources, and assist in delivering key project outcomes
* Assist with research, reporting, and service improvement activities to support effective and culturally responsive service delivery
* Provide guidance, mentoring, and day-to-day support to Aboriginal Client & Community Support Officers
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, community organisations, and external service providers
* Contribute to culturally safe practices and positive justice outcomes for Aboriginal clients and communities across the region
What we're looking for
You will bring:
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
* Experience delivering client-focused support services with empathy and professionalism
* A commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practices
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* A current unrestricted driver's licence and willingness to travel if required (regional locations only)
As an Identified role, this position is open only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
Where 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 your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted:
Confirmation of Aboriginality form
or
Written 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, and
* identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
* is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
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What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
* A challenging and rewarding career
* Flexible, autonomous work environment
* Competitive pay and conditions
* Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
* Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working 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.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
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 Tuesday, 26 May 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Karina Boyd on 0472 849 101 or via email at
If 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 email at
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We 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.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
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