Aboriginal Identified Trainee Administration Officer

Aboriginal Identified Trainee Administration Officer: Clerk - General Scale (Yr 1-10) 

* Competitive Training Salary $42,943.00 - $69,686.00 - pa plus superannuation and leave loading.

* 12-week placement (with potential for extension).

This is an Aboriginal Identified Recruitment under Part 5, clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014. Legal Aid NSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). 

We are seeking Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people for this program as Identified Roles enhance cultural competency within our organisation and they leverage cultural knowledge and community experience to better serve Aboriginal communities. 

We are proud to have more Aboriginal solicitors than any legal practice in NSW and our aim is that 11% of all staff will be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.  

The eligibility requirements for this role: 

• Aboriginality: You must provide details on your descent, self-identification, and community acceptance in the pre-screening questions. 

• be willing to do a Criminal Record Check  

If you are interested in applying for this program and would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact our team by emailing: aboriginalservices@legalaid.nsw.gov.au. 

If you are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch for a confidential discussion by emailing: aboriginalservices@legalaid.nsw.gov.au. 

About us:

Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices. 

About the role:

The Aboriginal Legal Career Pathways is an award-winning program that offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with an opportunity to increase their knowledge base through tertiary and higher education and obtain employment in the legal industry. 

What We Offer: 

• Educational Growth: Enhance your knowledge through tertiary and higher education. 

• Career Opportunities: The potential to secure employment in the legal sector. 

Program Highlights:  

As a participant, you'll receive nationally recognised training in legal services at TAFE NSW. Plus, you'll gain hands-on experience with a 12-week placement (with potential for extension) as a Trainee Administration Officer at Legal Aid NSW. 

As a Trainee Administration Officer, you will: 

• Provide administrative support within a legal environment. 

• Assist Legal and Client Support Officers, Paralegals, and Legal Officers. 

• Contribute to the efficient delivery of legal services to clients of Legal Aid NSW. 

Work Location Details for Trainees:

As a trainee, you'll have the opportunity to work at one of our Legal Aid NSW offices. Here's how it works: 

• Sydney Metropolitan Area: If you live in the Sydney metro area, you'll be based at our Central Sydney office in Haymarket. 

• Regional Areas: If you're from a regional area, you'll work at the office closest to you. 

For a complete list of our office locations, please view here. 

Note: While we encourage you to specify your preferred location in your application, please be aware that we cannot guarantee placement at your desired location. 

Please note, we may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months. 

About you: 

We're on the lookout for passionate candidates who are: 

• Tech-Savvy: Have experience using technology, including computer programs such as the Microsoft suite. 

• Eager to Learn: Are motivated to learn and fully commit to the work placement. 

• Positive Attitude: Bring an enthusiastic, can-do attitude to the team. 

Your Motivation Matters: When selecting trainees, we value your current motivation to complete the program more than your educational performance. 

Support System: You'll receive support from Aboriginal staff at Legal Aid NSW and TAFE NSW to help you succeed. 

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW! 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion: 

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.  

We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.   

We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au. 

Other benefits of working with us:

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities. 

• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in the area of flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life. 

How to apply: 

You MUST submit your application online. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.  

Your application must include: 

• your resume (no more than 5 pages) 

• cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please answer the following questions: 

1. What is your motivation for applying for this program. 

2. Tell us how your skills and experience are relevant to this program. 

Make sure your application is complete, and you have answered all questions before you submit. 

Do you need help to apply?

It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role.  

For general information about the program, come along to one of the below sessions: 

• Monday 28 April 2025 at 12:00pm: Join the meeting now 

• Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 5:00pm Join the meeting now 

If you would like help submitting your application on IworkforNSW, please join us on: 

• Thursday 1 May 2025 at 12:00pm: Join the meeting now  

Here is some other information to help you:

• Please read the Program FAQs. This includes important information on how the program works. 

• The Role Description sets out the responsibilities of the role. 

• The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate.   

• Applying for a Role 

• Working at Legal Aid NSW 

• Guide to creating a resume and cover letter 

• If you have questions about working at Legal Aid NSW, you can contact the Hiring Manager, Katrina Ellevsen on email: katrina.ellevsen@legalaid.nsw.gov.au   

• If you have questions about studying at TAFENSW, please contact Kallie Fernando.  

• If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have. 

Closing Date: Sunday 4 May 2025 11.59pm