Chief Advocate for Aboriginal Children & Youth

NIT

Tasmania

Remote

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

31 hours ago
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Job summary

The Tasmanian Department of Justice invites expressions of interest for the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People role. You will advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, uphold rights, and promote safety and wellbeing.

The role uses advocacy, inquiries and system-wide reform to drive culturally safe practices, influence laws, policies and services, and monitor care, out-of-home care and youth justice in Tasmania.

Applications close by 22 November 2026.

Job description

The Tasmanian Department of Justice invites expressions of interest for the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People role. You will advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, uphold rights, and promote safety and wellbeing.

The role uses advocacy, inquiries and system-wide reform to drive culturally safe practices, influence laws, policies and services, and monitor care, out-of-home care and youth justice in Tasmania.

Applications close by 22 November 2026.

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