Aboriginal Community Engagement and Culture Officer, Clerk 5/6, Leichhardt Community Corrections

Aboriginal Community Engagement and Culture Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6, Leichhardt Community Corrections

Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 Salary ($93,295- $102,941) + Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading.
 

Position Type: Ongoing Permanent – Full Time: This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
 

Location: Leichhardt Community Corrections

We serve the Gadigal and Wangal people and acknowledge that they are the heirs and custodians of the land and waterways which make up the Inner West of Metropolitan Sydney. Leichhardt District Office, incorporating Bwaga Ngara Redfern (A Safe Place To hear and Listen), is a large dynamic office committed to listening to the voice of our First Nations leaders. We provide services to the Inner West including the suburbs of Redfern, Waterloo and Glebe. Our commitment is, to make a significant difference for all First Nations clients placed under our care, specifically to achieve better outcomes by partnering with local agencies and services. Our vision is to break down barriers impeding client engagement with Community Corrections by providing a holistic, culturally relevant level of support.    

What we’re looking for

We recognise the importance of connection with our local communities and we are looking for proactive, dedicated and innovative individuals to join our team as Aboriginal Community Engagement and Culture Officers at the Leichhardt Community Corrections District Office (2 positions).

What you’ll do

As an Aboriginal Community Engagement and Culture Officer you will provide advice and support to Community Corrections in the case management of identified offender groups in a culturally sensitive manner and ensure appropriate case plans and supervision is implemented consistent with CSNSW mission of reduction of re-offending.

You will also identify and build collaborative community networks and partnerships to improve the effectiveness of community offender programs for identified offender groups.

As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.  Department of Communities & Justice considers that being an Australian Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this role in accordance with Sections 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

For more information, please click here to review the role description.

Essential requirements

• Within the recruitment process you will be required to show proof of Aboriginality – please see below for further clarification
• Current and valid driving licence and willingness to travel within NSW
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and history

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 descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working 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.

Community Corrections is one arm of CSNSW that supervises offenders who are subject to community-based orders imposed by the courts or State Parole Authority. Community Corrections aims to reduce the impact of crime on the community by effectively case managing offenders to achieve resettlement and successful order completion.
 

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people

Applications close Sunday 26 May 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Rick Pratley, (02) 9508 2500 or via email Rick.Pratley@justice.nsw.gov.au

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, please call Karen Honnery on 8688 2811 or via Karen.Honnery@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great 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 Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.