Field Officer Family Law Lavw Newcastle - The Hill, Australia - Aboriginal Legal Service Nsw/act Limited

Description

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.

Full-Time | Fixed term June 2025 | Newcastle, NSW
Join to support our Legal Assistance for Vulnerable Women Program
Full-Time Fixed-term opportunity for career growth
This is an Identified Position
Primary Purpose of the role

The primary responsibility of the position is to provide high quality referral and information services for ALS clients, and, to work closely with ALS solicitors to provide holistic legal services to ALS clients.

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 investin 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 is 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 Field Officer is part of the Family Law Practice/ Legal Assistance for Vulnerable Women Program.

The Field Officer will be responsible for:
Delivering professional and culturally appropriate support and referral services to clients

Understanding and seeking to meet the demands and expectations of clients, their families, and the broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in which they work.

Attending to client enquiries and providing appropriate support services including identifying and arranging appropriate follow-up through the ALS and/or other agencies

Liaising with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities, including local representative groups to link Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, organisations, and communities with the justice system.

Proactively engaging with communities to provide them with information and Community Legal Education using a variety of engagement techniques, including using technology to assist in effectively delivering services.

Undertaking relevant case management activities and related administrative requirements
About You

We are looking for someone who brings:
Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Knowledge and understanding of social justice issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in the legal system.
Knowledge of support and referral services available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients involved in the legal system.
Ability to produce high-quality, accurate and relevant reports regarding client engagement, and outcomes of client support and referrals.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
A willingness and ability to travel to regional, metropolitan, and interstate locations for work purposes.
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.

Please send an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected]
If you have any enquiries or would like to discuss the role, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected]

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