Aboriginal Community Worker (Identified)

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

Leave loading

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

Aboriginal Community Worker (Identified)

University of New South Wales – Kensington NSW

• Employment Type: Part-time (21-hour week)
• Duration: Permanent contract
• Remuneration: Level 6 from $108,021 (+ 17% Super, leave loading) pro rata
• Location: UNSW campus Kensington, Sydney NSW
• Benefits: UNSW offers up to 10 days paid culture leave annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members and the Indigenous Employee Network
• Eligible for Community Services Industry Portable Long Service Leave.

This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.

Who are we
Kingsford Legal Centre (KLC) is a community legal centre providing free legal advice and assistance to our local community and to people across New South Wales. The legal centre provides free legal advice, casework, community legal education and undertakes law reform work. The Centre actively works toward social justice and the protection of human rights.

Why your role matters

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.

The position reports to the Operations Manager/Director and has no direct reports.

Skills and Experience

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship will not be available for this role.

• 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.

UNSW Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to many UNSW-perks including:

• Up to 10 days paid culture leave annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
• 17% Superannuation and leave loading payments (pro rata)
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

Pre-employment checks required for this position

• Confirmation of Aboriginality
• Verification of qualifications
• Working with Children Check

Contact

For more information on how UNSW contributes to Indigenous initiatives, please contact Nat Chenhall, Manager of Indigenous Employment -Email:**********@unsw.edu.au

For any recruitment process related questions, please contact Anabel Wason -

Email: *******@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 11:55pm

This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.