Dubbo and Moree | Full-time and Part-time | Fixed-term to June 2026
The Aboriginal Legal Service is offering an exciting opportunity to join its new ALS Child and Family Advocacy and Support (ACFAS) program. Enjoy coming to work each day with a purpose-driven organisation that makes a real difference.
The program has legal and wraparound service roles that would suit people who are passionate about keeping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families safe and out of the child protection system.
Some of the roles are Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified positions which is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
About the ALS
Born out of a protest movement, the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited is the primary legal service for Aboriginal people in NSW and the ACT. Our vision is to achieve social justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
We offer a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment. We’re passionate about what we do and we work hard. The ALS values the health and wellbeing of our employees and we are proud to offer flexible work practices. Staff can choose to take advantage of benefits including salary packaging to maximise take-home pay.
About the ALS Child and Family Advocacy and Support Program
The ALS Child and Family Advocacy and Support (ACFAS) program will encompass legal and wraparound services which support families who are involved in the early stages of the child protection system and at risk of having their children removed. The holistic services will work to prevent the families from ending up in the Children’s Court.
The program will provide both a state-wide telephone advocacy referral line and face-to-face services in Dubbo, Moree and surrounding areas. This will serve as a proof of concept to inform potential future expansion across NSW. A multidisciplinary team of specialist civil and child protection solicitors, social workers, advocacy and support officers, lived experience advisors and administrators will support the clients.
About the roles
The ALS is currently looking for the following roles:
- Managing Solicitor
- Child and Family Advocacy and Support Officers
- Disability Advocacy and Support Officers
- Data and Administration Officer
- Administration Officers
Please see the corresponding application package below for more details on each position
Over the coming months, we will be looking for:
- Social Workers
- Lived Experience Advisors
- Solicitors
- Paralegals
How to apply for advertised positions
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Download the application package for Child and Family Advocacy and Support Officers
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Download the application package for Disability Advocacy and Support Officers
- Download the application package for Data and Administration Officer
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Download the application package for Administration Officers
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Please submit your completed application package to Rebekah Woodward, Recruitment Manager (New Programs) at [email protected]
- If you would like to discuss a role, please contact Rebekah Woodward, Recruitment Manager (New Programs) at [email protected] or 02 6120 8815
Applications close between 15 May and 1 June 2023. Please see application packages for more details.
How to express your interest in upcoming positions
- Please contact Rebekah Woodward, Recruitment Manager (New Programs) at [email protected] or 02 6120 8815