Adoption Applications Specialist (Part-Time)

ABRS; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hybrid role

Maximum-term until 30 June 2027

Salary: $80,015 - $92,295 per annum (p

12% superannuation

Salary packaging up to $15,860

Meal & entertainment packaging: $2,650

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Job summary

Barnardos Australia is seeking an experienced Adoption Applications Coordinator to join our Permanency Legal team in Homebush, NSW. This is a part-time, maximum-term opportunity working 28 hours across four days per week until 30 June 2027, blending paralegal expertise with meaningful, purpose-driven work.

You’ll coordinate adoption panels, prepare affidavits, maintain data and liaise with key stakeholders while supporting post-adoption activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a paralegal or legal secretarial role.
• High-level paralegal or legal secretarial knowledge and demonstrated legal administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review, edit and proofread reports and legal documentation.
• Strong computer literacy including confidence managing spreadsheets.
• Excellent organisation to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of NSW adoption legislation and/or OOHC sector highly regarded.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support adoption applications and legal processes, including affidavits, correspondence and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate Adoption Panel meetings, agendas, documentation, panel liaison, meeting technology and minute taking.
• Review and edit adoption reports and documentation with high accuracy.
• Maintain adoption data, spreadsheets and application tracking; support reporting requirements.
• Liaise with Legal Consultants, Case Managers, Program Managers, DCJ and other stakeholders.
• Support post-adoption enquiries, invoice processing and other permanency-related activities.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Paralegal knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Spreadsheet proficiency

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Adoption legislation knowledge

Tertiary qualifications desirable

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Barnardos Australia is seeking an experienced Adoption Applications Coordinator to join our Permanency Legal team in Homebush, NSW. This is a part-time, maximum-term opportunity working 28 hours across four days per week until 30 June 2027, blending paralegal expertise with meaningful, purpose-driven work.

You’ll coordinate adoption panels, prepare affidavits, maintain data and liaise with key stakeholders while supporting post-adoption activities.