Aboriginal Community Access Advocate

University of New South Wales; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 119,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days culture leave

17% Superannuation

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Job summary

UNSW Kensington is seeking an Aboriginal Community Worker to support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in accessing Kingsford Legal Centre. The role emphasizes culturally safe pathways to legal aid and collaboration with staff to sustain inclusive services.

The position reports to the Operations Manager/Director, with no direct reports, and involves outreach across local communities from the Kensington site. Applicants must be Indigenous and have rights to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person - this is a genuine qualification under the Anti-Discrimination Act NSW 1977, section 14(d).
• Relevant experience and/or qualifications in areas such as community services, youth services, welfare work, social work or law (either completed or currently studying).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal communities, especially in a legal or justice context, or the capacity to develop these skills.
• Proven experience in the development of strategies to improve Aboriginal access to services or the capacity to develop these skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice and community development, or the capacity to develop these skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• The Aboriginal Community Worker will assist and support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in accessing Kingsford Legal Centre.
• The Aboriginal Community Worker will work to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients have accessible and culturally safe pathways to legal assistance and support.
• The role works collaboratively with the staff of the legal service to ensure the service maintains culturally appropriate strategies for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• The role will also support Law & Justice students to ensure they meet the Centre’s expectations in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• The role is based at the Centre, at UNSW Kensington but also works in the local community at outreach locations.

Skills

Cultural competence

Community services

Legal context experience

Strategic development

Social justice

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

UNSW Kensington is seeking an Aboriginal Community Worker to support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in accessing Kingsford Legal Centre. The role emphasizes culturally safe pathways to legal aid and collaboration with staff to sustain inclusive services.

The position reports to the Operations Manager/Director, with no direct reports, and involves outreach across local communities from the Kensington site. Applicants must be Indigenous and have rights to work in Australia.