Senior Aboriginal Client and Community Support OfficerLocation – Bega Local CourtEmployment type – Ongoing full-time roleSalary - $102,****** - $113,****** pa, plus superannuation and leave loadingThis position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people onlyWhat you'll doProviding frontline court support, information, advocacy, and referralsBuilding strong relationships with clients, families, Elders, courts, legal services, and community organisationsAssisting with the delivery of Aboriginal Services Unit programs, projects, and initiativesCoordinating project activities, resources, reporting, and deliverablesUndertaking research and analysis to support service improvement and program developmentSupporting and mentoring Aboriginal Client and Community Support Officers when requiredAssisting with reports, budgets, discussion papers, and project updatesAbout the Aboriginal Services UnitThe Aboriginal Services Unit (ASU) is a specialist team within the Department of Communities and Justice's Transforming Aboriginal Outcomes DivisionWe work alongside Aboriginal communities toDeliver services through local courts, Circle Sentencing, and Aboriginal Community Justice GroupsImprove access to culturally responsive supportInfluence programs, diversion strategies, and policy developmentImprove outcomes for Aboriginal people, families, and communities across NSWWhat we're looking forIn addition to the essential requirements outlined in the role description, we are seeking someone who is passionate about helping their mob and making a genuine difference.
You will bring:Strong communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skillsExperience supporting Aboriginal people and connecting them with appropriate servicesStrong organisational, record-keeping, and time management skillsCultural capability and the confidence to provide cultural guidance within multidisciplinary teamsKnowledge of Northern Rivers Aboriginal communities, services, and referral pathwaysYou can also demonstrate the ability to:Build trust and strong community relationshipsRemain calm and supportive in complex or emotionally challenging situationsAdvocate effectively while working within legal and court processesShow resilience, emotional intelligence, and professionalismLead with accountability, respect, and cultural integrityWhy join us?




This is a unique opportunity to use your cultural knowledge, experience, and leadership to support Aboriginal people while helping shape initiatives that create meaningful and lasting change.
Join a dedicated team committed to culturally safe service delivery, stronger community connections, and better outcomes for Aboriginal people across the Northern Rivers and NSW.Where a position is identifiedThis is an Identified role, so the position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia's First Nations people.
Where a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****.There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows.
Either will be accepted: Confirmation of Aboriginality form or Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descentidentifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander personis accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communityDownload the role description.What We OfferA challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance ProgramsWe do work that really mattersWorking for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference.
We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities.
We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage.




It's work that really matters.You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below: Targeted Question 1 Tell me about a time you had to mentor a team member to manage/improve a project.
What did you do and what if anything would you do differently next time?
Targeted Question 2 Describe a time in a professional environment where you were juggling multiple competing tasks and deadlines.
How did you manage the situation?
What steps did you take to prioritise and deliver outcomesApplications close Sunday, 25 October **** at 11:59 pm AEST.Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Karina Boyd on or at If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Anjy Fayad on or via Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe continue to hire outstanding people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds.
This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.Other InformationA talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website (for all roles except Aboriginal Identified).
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📌 Snr Aboriginal Client &Community Support (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 New South Wales