• Temporary – Full-Time contract up to 30 June 2025
• Clerk Grade 9/10 (between $120,859 - $133,183 plus super & annual leave loading)
• Criminal Law Division
• Location – Central Sydney Office (Haymarket)

This vacancy is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identified recruitment under Part 5, clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014.

If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch for a confidential discussion by emailing: [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Project Officer - Aboriginal Identified enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

About us

Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices.

About the role

The Closing the Gap Senior Project Officer brings their experience and understanding, focusing on challenges which are related to the criminal justice system through the over-representation of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. 

The Senior Project Officer will manage and coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of Criminal Division's Closing the Gap projects. The role works closely with Criminal Division staff and the Crime Executive as well as a range of justice agencies and external stakeholders which support the justice targets and other organisational objectives. 

Please Note: Legal Aid NSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Applicants for this role must satisfy the Aboriginality criteria. Aboriginality is defined by descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. In the pre-screening questions you will need to provide information on how you satisfy the Aboriginality criteria. 

About you

The successful candidate will have proven experience in managing and overseeing project plans, development and implementations of projects relating to the criminal justice system. You will have sound knowledge and ability to provide advice and information at senior level.

You will have strong negotiation skills to establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships. You will have exceptional time management skills to ensure project deliverables are met. 

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!

We are committed to diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.

We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities. 

We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Project Officer - Aboriginal Identified enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognised as leaders in the area of flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life.

The essential requirements for this role

You must:

• Be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and/or Working with Children Check 

How to apply

You MUST submit your application online, via the Apply Now link. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.

Your application must include:

• Your resume (no more than 5 pages)
• Cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please outline how your skills and experience are relevant to the role.

Make sure your application is complete and you have answered all questions before you submit it.

Do you need help to apply?

It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:

• If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager – Melissa Burgess on (02) 9219 5816 or email: [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Project Officer - Aboriginal Identified enquiry via EthicalJobs.
• If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
• The Role Description sets out the responsibilities of the role.
• The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate. 

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