Job Summary
Remote / Work from Home
- $151,252 + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 12th Mar 2025
Remote / Work from Home
Principal Advisor, Justice Sector Strengthening | REMOTE/HYBRID
Salary $151,252 + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits
Join a proudly Aboriginal Community-Controlled Peak Body committed to achieving justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS) represents and is the national voice of community-controlled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (ATSILS).
We advocate at the national level for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within the justice system and work to ensure that our peoples have equitable access to justice. NATSILS is currently auspiced by the Aboriginal Legal Service (ACT/NSW).
NATSILS is a collegiate and supportive environment with a high-performing, positive workplace culture.
In this pivotal role, you will finalise and deliver a comprehensive Sector Strengthening Plan (SSP) to strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice sector. Responsible for providing expert policy advice, project management and delivery, and stakeholder engagement. You will ensure the successful implementation of the SSP and alignment with Closing the Gap, the National Legal Assistance Partnership (NLAP), and the National Access to Justice Partnership (NAJP) objectives.
You will contribute to NATSILS, Closing the Gap (CTG) and Justice Police Partnership (JPP) strategic initiatives that will strengthen the capacity and sustainability of justice Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations.
As a vital member of the practice leadership team, you will contribute to the development of NATSILS policies and positions, providing strategic advice to its membership and partners. You will take the lead in cultivating strong partnerships with government agencies, legal bodies, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and leaders, and advocacy groups, driving meaningful change to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.
You are an expert in the justice sector, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the justice systems.
Your professional experience should demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
Please note that due to the criticality of this role to our organisation, we will move at pace through our recruitment process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP. The role will close when an offer is accepted by a suitable candidate.
Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established over 50 years ago in response to a protest movement and is the auspicing body for NATSILS. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT.
At ALS, you can discover a fulfilling career that truly makes an impact in the community. We also offer a range of generous benefits designed to enhance your overall compensation. Our not-for-profit salary packaging program is specifically tailored to reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket (for more information relating to this visit ato.gov.au). Additionally, we provide a generous annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.
At ALS, 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) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check for this role. Additionally, you may be requested to complete an international police and background check to satisfy our probity policy & requirements.
Committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates, please let us know if you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support with your application including throughout the recruitment process by contacting our Talent Team at [email protected], using the subject line: Principal Advisor, Justice Sector Strengthening enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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Remote / Work from Home