• This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (NT).
• Administrative Officer 5 (AO5) $86,297 - $90,687 plus Superannuation
• 12 Month Contract
• Darwin

About the Legal Aid NT:

Legal Aid NT is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990 (NT). Our purpose is to ensure that people in the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and disadvantaged people have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.

About the role:

Under the supervision of the Social Support Practice Lead, the Senior Community Support Officer (CSO) will provide advice and support to CSO’s in Legal Aid NT offices across the NT, as well as maintaining a role in the Darwin office, working to address the barriers to accessing legal and social support services for vulnerable people in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The Senior CSO will work closely with the Criminal Law Practice to ensure clients accessing the services of Legal Aid NT are supported.

About you:

We are seeking a Senior CSO with an understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and the challenges affecting this client group, their families and communities living in the Northern Territory. The successful applicant will have experience in working with various agencies and service providers relevant to the client group and will be committed to establishing meaningful relationships with clients of Legal Aid NT.

Your success hinges on your capacity to function both autonomously and as an integral member of a fast-paced small team including the ability to support members of a team in a strength focussed way. Essential qualities include strong oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively engage with vulnerable individuals, particularly those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (NT).

Employee benefits:

Legal Aid NT offer attractive employment benefits such as 6 weeks annual leave and salary packaging options. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.

Further Information:

A duty statement, including selection criteria can be obtained from www.legalaid.nt.gov.au.

Further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 3000 or [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Community Support Officer - Darwin enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.