Parramatta, NSW | Full-time | Permanent
Primary purpose of the role
The Aboriginal Legal Service is offering an exciting opportunity as an Administration Officer in the Criminal Law Practice. Enjoy coming to work each day with a purpose-driven organisation that makes a real difference.
This role would suit someone with attention to detail who is interested in supporting the community we serve.
Why Join the ALS NSW/ACT team?
At Aboriginal Legal Services NSW/ACT you will make an impactful change. You have the chance to change lives and bring social justice and equity for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
Our focus is our people; the people we support, and the team we employ. We offer a career you can be proud of and a place where you feel safe to be yourself. We invest in our workforce and appreciate the rich diversity they represent of life experience, languages, and culture. Born out of a protest movement over 50 years ago, the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited is the primary legal service for Aboriginal people in NSW and the ACT. It’s an exciting time for the ALS, with both our services and teams growing significantly. We recently received additional government funding to deliver a range of new programs aimed at addressing systemic issues and driving structural reforms. This is creating unprecedented opportunities for the ALS and our communities. For many of our staff making a real difference to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities and working with a great, supportive team is its own reward. We appreciate that, but we want our team to know that we value them so offer benefits such as:
- Salary packaging options and novated car leasing
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
- Career and professional development opportunities
- Access to personal counselling for you and your family
- A range of additional paid leave, paid parental and study leave
- Flexible work options – talk to us about how we can make this role work for you
The Role
The Administration Officer is an essential part of the ALS Criminal Law Practice team and will be responsible for:
- Organising client files for upcoming court dates, including opening, closing, and archiving files
- Imputing data into CMS Database
- Liaising with various stakeholders including Solicitors, ALS staff, Public Defenders, Police, and Court Staff
- Managing the reception area and operate the office phone system between the hours of 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
About you
The successful incumbent will demonstrate:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander; identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or be accepted as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which you live
- A knowledge of the cultural and social needs of Aboriginal people combined with continuing respect and support for Aboriginal cultural practices in dealing with clients, their families, communities and the social issues affecting those communities
- Commitment to the principles of social justice
- Capacity to behave in a culturally appropriate manner
- Proven computer systems skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook and accurate typing skills
- Excellent phone manner and communication skills and experience in answering and transferring telephone calls/ taking messages
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills and the ability to multi-task
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and work independently in a team environment with limited supervision
- Excellent problem-solving skills
How to apply
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Please submit the completed application package to the HR Team at [email protected]
- If you have any enquiries or would like to discuss the role, please contact the HR Team at [email protected]
Applications for this position are being reviewed as they’re submitted.
We encourage applicants to apply ASAP
