Field Officer (Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Identified)

Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Career and professional development

Job summary

Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT in Redfern, NSW is hiring a Field Officer (Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Identified). This full-time, permanent role connects mob with legal help, works with solicitors and communities to ensure fair access to justice, and involves travel across Country to courts, meetings and events.

You will build strong relationships, deliver culturally safe information, and maintain records in line with ALS values, requiring lived experience and commitment to fairness and

Qualifications

• Be a proud Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, recognised and accepted by your community, with demonstrated lived experience, cultural knowledge, and connection to community.
• Have a strong understanding and respect for culture, traditions, and community needs when helping clients and their families.
• Be committed to fairness and social justice, knowing the challenges our people face in the legal system.
• Know the support services and referrals available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and be able to help them access these.
• Be confident in writing clear and accurate reports about client work and outcomes.
• Have strong problem-solving skills, work well on your own and in a team, with strong Microsoft Suite skills.

Responsibilities

• Walking alongside mob, offering culturally safe support, referrals, and legal information.
• Working with our solicitor and clients, helping with files, staying in touch, and making sure clients get the support they need.
• Getting out into the community for a yarn, share information, and deliver legal education in ways that work for mob.
• Building strong connections with clients, local organisations, and community groups to help our people get fair access to justice.
• Keeping your work high-quality and respectful, following ALS values, staying organised, and keeping good records.
• Travelling across Country to support clients, visit communities, and represent the ALS at courts, meetings, and events.

Job description

Field Officer (Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Identified)

Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT – Redfern NSW

Job: 1699976 | Full-Time | Permanent | Redfern Office, NSW| $82,532 - $84,799 (Based on Experience)

This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position which is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.

Your Impact

In this role, you will provide culturally safe support and connect mob with legal help, working closely with solicitors and community to ensure fair access to justice. Your work will strengthen relationships and empower clients on their legal journey. Each day, you will:

• Walking alongside mob, offering culturally safe support, referrals, and legal information.
• Working with our solicitor and clients, helping with files, staying in touch, and making sure clients get the support they need.
• Getting out into the community for a yarn, share information, and deliver legal education in ways that work for mob.
• Building strong connections with clients, local organisations, and community groups to help our people get fair access to justice.
• Keeping your work high-quality and respectful, following ALS values, staying organised, and keeping good records.
• Travelling across Country to support clients, visit communities, and represent the ALS at courts, meetings, and events.

Your Story & Strengths

With respect and pride, you’ll walk alongside community, with a deep understanding of cultural, social, and historical needs. You’re committed to standing up for justice, supporting mob with care, and helping reduce cultural load and bring these values and strengths:

• Be a proud Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, recognised and accepted by your community, with demonstrated lived experience, cultural knowledge, and connection to community.
• Have a strong understanding and respect for culture, traditions, and community needs when helping clients and their families.
• Be committed to fairness and social justice, knowing the challenges our people face in the legal system.
• Know the support services and referrals available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and be able to help them access these.
• Be confident in writing clear and accurate reports about client work and outcomes.
• Have strong problem-solving skills, work well on your own and in a team, with strong Microsoft Suite skills.

Our Journey Together

At ALS, you can discover a fulfilling career that truly makes an impact in the community. We also offer our staff a range of generous benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging, helping you make the most out of your salary by offering up to $15,900 annually to minimise your tax and maximise your net income.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.
• Career and professional development opportunities.

Caring for Community & You

To protect the communities we serve, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid Working with Children (NSW) check for this role.

ALS is committed to equal opportunity and cultural safety in recruitment for all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team at ******@alsnswact.org.au - we will work with you to ensure an accessible and supportive experience.

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