Lead with culture, strengthen community, and support better justice outcomes for Aboriginal people across Tasmania.
Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service is seeking a full-time Aboriginal Liaison Officer Team Leader based in Hobart, TAS.
Reporting to the Community Engagement Manager, you will support the day-to-day leadership of a statewide ALO team while remaining hands‐on in intake, assessment, client support, and community engagement.
This is an identified position, open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
TALS considers being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander a genuine occupational requirement.
Duties
Providing day‐to‐day support, leadership, and guidance to Aboriginal Liaison Officers
Supporting culturally responsive practice across intake, assessment, referrals, and client support
Assisting clients and staff to navigate legal, social, health, housing, and community service systems
Advocating for equitable access to services and coordinating appropriate referrals and supports
Maintaining respectful relationships with Tasmanian Aboriginal communities, Elders, Aboriginal organisations, government agencies, and stakeholders
Assisting with ALO policies, procedures, onboarding, induction, and role‐specific training
Supporting recruitment, leave coverage, and performance‐related matters as requested
Maintaining accurate records and reporting data using organisational systems
Taking a hands‐on approach to intake, eligibility,



and non‐legal client support
Skills & experience
Identify and be recognised as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person under the Commonwealth definition
Current registration to work with vulnerable people in Tasmania, or willingness to obtain
Current national police history check, or willingness to obtain
Relevant qualifications in social work, youth justice, counselling, or a related discipline will be highly regarded
Experience in case management, community services, youth work, justice, client support, or supporting vulnerable people
Experience leading, mentoring, supporting, or guiding a team or individuals
Strong knowledge of Tasmanian Aboriginal culture, communities, and cultural protocols
Solid communication, time management, record‐keeping, and reporting skills
Current driver's licence preferred, with willingness to travel across Tasmania, including overnight travel when required
Salary of $89,882 plus super, made up of $86,700 base salary plus $3,182 Community Engagement Allowance
Salary packaging options to increase take‐home pay
Relocation assistance negotiable for the right candidate
Five weeks of annual leave
Cultural leave provisions for Aboriginal staff
Flexible working arrangements, including work‐from‐home provisions where suitable
Access to pool vehicles for work‐related travel
Travel reimbursements and accommodation covered where required
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📌 Aboriginal Liaison Officer Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service
📍 Melbourne