About the role The primary purpose of the role is to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are informed of their legal options and to assist in addressing their unmet legal needs.
In addition, the role assists legal officers and administrative staff to help develop, coordinate, facilitate and implement outreach services, community legal education sessions and engagement with Aboriginal communities.
The role also helps the Solicitor in Charge, Office Manager, Associate Directors and Solicitors on local community issues that may arise.
Please Note: Legal Aid NSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Applicants for this role must satisfy the Aboriginality criteria.
Aboriginality is defined by descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such.
In the pre-screening questions you will need to provide information on how you satisfy the Aboriginality criteria.
About you You are passionate about supporting Aboriginal communities and improving access to legal services.
You build strong relationships with clients, Elders, and service providers, and bring cultural insight to help shape inclusive outreach and education programs.
You're a confident communicator, a collaborative team member, and committed to making a difference.
The essential requirements for this role You must:
be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
hold a valid NSW Drivers' License and be able to travel
be willing to do a Criminal Record Check
have a paid Working with Children Check prior to commencing work
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.
We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities.
If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you'd like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team .