Community Engagement/Field Officers - TAFE Students Preferred null

Details of the job:

• Community Engagement Officer(s) 
• Fixed-term contract (12 - 24 months)
• 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.

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.

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.

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 well-being 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 role

Our Community Engagement (Field) Officers work with and alongside Aboriginal communities to build leadership, knowledge, and empowerment. Community Engagement Officers explore and establish initiatives within their community, provide or coordinate educational briefings and advocate for policy and process change that helps build safer and stronger communities.

Community Engagement Officers work with a multi-disciplinary team of ALS crime solicitors, Police, courts, Legal Aid, community members and organisations, local services, government, and other stakeholders to engage with and support the implementation of their initiatives.

What you’ll bring to the role

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:

• Knowledge and appreciation of the cultural and social needs of Aboriginal people combined with continuing respect and support for Aboriginal cultural practices in dealing with community members and staff
• Demonstrated understanding of the justice system impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the need for community-led justice reinvestment initiatives
• Experience working with and alongside Aboriginal communities to build leadership, knowledge and empowerment
• Sound interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders to create strong, trusted relationships
• Sound written communication skills including ability to use Microsoft Office software - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Highly level organisation and time management skills with ability to manage varied and conflicting demands to agreed standards and timelines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience designing, planning and implementing community engagement strategies; creative capabilities are beneficial 
• Aboriginality - this is an identified position under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977

How to apply

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Please apply promptly, as we may progress to shortlisting or interviews within the vacancy period.

Applications for this expression of interest close at COB Friday 30 June 2023.