Ref: 2024-114 | Dubbo | Full-time | Fixed-term till June 2025
- Join our family law litigation army who are achieving transformative outcomes for Aboriginal kids and families.
- Get the satisfaction of achieving real change for Aboriginal families and communities, while working as part of a supportive and tight-knit team.
- Work in the Specialist Indigenous List, where you’ll gain unparalleled experience in alternative court processes and see first-hand how the justice system can work differently to do better by families.
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.
Primary Purpose of the Role
This role provides high-quality referral and information services for ALS clients, collaborating with solicitors to deliver holistic legal services. It involves informing solicitors about community 'practice issues', attending community meetings, and representing ALS on relevant working parties as needed.
Why Join the ALS Team?
At the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) you can make an impact. You will join a strong movement fighting for social justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
Our focus is our people: the people we support and the people 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 people and appreciate the rich diversity of lived experiences, languages, and culture.
Born out of a protest movement over 50 years ago, the ALS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW and the ACT. It’s an exciting time to be joining us. We recently received additional funding to deliver a range of new programs aimed at addressing systemic issues and driving structural reforms. This is creating significant opportunities for the ALS, our staff and communities.
As well as the satisfaction of working in a job that really matters, we offer our staff benefits including:
- Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax liability and maximise take-home pay
- Annual leave loading of 17.5%
- Career and professional development opportunities
- Access to personal counselling for you and your family
- Additional paid leave of up to 6 days per year, paid parental and study leave
- Flexible work options – talk to us about how we can make this role work for you
About the Role
The Filed Officer is part of the Care and Protection supporting Family Law Practice.
The Field Officer will be responsible for below but not limited to:
- Provide culturally appropriate support and referral services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
- Engage with local communities to deliver information and legal education, utilizing various technologies
- Manage cases, maintain client files, and submit timely reports
- Collaborate with solicitors and staff, supporting legal processes and client needs
- Stay updated on legal developments and ALS policies, enhancing professional competence
- Utilise and adapt to new systems and technologies impacting legal practice
- Travel independently to regional and interstate locations (current driver's license required).
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Strong understanding of cultural needs and social justice issues affecting Indigenous communities
- Knowledge of support and referral services for Indigenous clients in the legal system
- Excellent problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and ability to work autonomously and in teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to produce high-quality reports
- Willingness to travel to regional, metropolitan, and interstate locations
Desirable: Experience in Indigenous community-based organizations and legal practice (1 year).
Pre-Employment Requirements
ALS is committed to implementing safe recruitment practices. Your application may be subject to pre-employment checks such as reference checks, Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check, right to work in Australia, COVID-19 vaccinations and National Police History check.
How to Apply
- View the full position description
- Please send an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] (Subject Title: Ref 2024-114 Field Officer, Care a& Protection/Family Law Practice)
- When sending your application, please ensure you include the reference number 2024-114 in subject title
- If you have any enquiries or would like to discuss the role, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected]
