About the role
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
Strong communication, time management, record-keeping, and reporting skills
Current driver's licence preferred, with willingness to travel across Tasmania, including overnight travel when required
Benefits
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
35-hour work week
supporting work-life balance
Five weeks
of
annual leave
Cultural leave provisions for Aboriginal staff
Career development leave
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
About the company
The
Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service
is a community-controlled organisation committed to improving justice outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Tasmania.
Established in ****,
TALS
represents a significant step toward self-determination, returning legal services to Aboriginal leadership and community control.
TALS delivers services across criminal, family and child safety, and civil law, alongside its specialist Family Violence Prevention Legal Service, SiS Tasmania.
TALS
takes a holistic, culturally grounded approach, supporting clients as they navigate legal, social, health, housing, and community service systems.
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How to apply
TALS
is an inclusive organisation that respects and supports all Aboriginal people living in Tasmania, and expects staff to share this same commitment.
If you are ready to lead, mentor, support, and contribute to culturally safe justice outcomes across Tasmania, we encourage you to apply today.
Click
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to submit your application.

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