Aboriginal Mentor - Clerk Grade 5/6 - Ongoing - Wellington Correctional Centre

Aboriginal Mentor

Location – Wellington Correctional Centre

Employment type –1x Part-time opportunity available

Salary – Clerk Grade 5/6 ($97,027 - $107,059 pa) plus superannuation & leave loading

This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.

Make a Difference in Your Community

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal people and helping them reconnect with their culture and community? We have an exciting part-time opportunity available for an Aboriginal Mentor at Wellington Correctional Centre. This role offers a unique chance to work flexibly while making a meaningful impact in the lives of Aboriginal offenders, guiding them through their rehabilitation journey.

Your role

As an Aboriginal Mentor, you will play a crucial role in providing cultural, spiritual, and emotional support to Aboriginal offenders. You’ll assist them in times of crisis and encourage participation in programs that promote personal growth, cultural identity, and successful reintegration into the community. Your knowledge and lived experience will be invaluable in fostering a rehabilitative and respectful environment.

What you’ll do

• Provide culturally specific mentoring and emotional support to Aboriginal offenders.
• Assist in the development and delivery of culturally relevant programs that promote rehabilitation and reintegration.
• Strengthen connections between Aboriginal offenders, their communities, and Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW).
• Offer guidance during critical moments, ensuring individuals feel supported and empowered.
• Work as part of a diverse and supportive team committed to cultural empowerment and positive change.

What we’re looking for

• A strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, history, and justice issues to provide meaningful guidance.
• Aboriginality, with a deep connection to community and country, and a commitment to cultural empowerment.
• Strong communication and mediation skills to build relationships between Aboriginal communities, offenders, and CSNSW.
• A current, valid driver’s license and the ability to travel within NSW as required.

Download the role description.

Are you ready to join us?

To be considered for this role, you must provide proof of Aboriginality through one of the following:

1. A Confirmation of Aboriginality form, or
2. Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within your community addressing the following criteria:

• You are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• You identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• You are accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

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Apply via the DCJ Careers Site: Click here to search for the job and submit your application.

What to Submit?

• Cover Letter (Max 2 pages) – Tell us how you meet the role requirements.
• Résumé (Max 5 pages) – Highlight your experience, qualifications & impact.

Read: writing your job application for tips with the application process.

For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people <https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/pathways/careers-for-aboriginal-people.html>

Why Join Us?

• Flexible, part-time work arrangement allowing for work-life balance.
• A supportive and culturally inclusive team where your knowledge and lived experience are valued.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including leave entitlements and superannuation (pro-rata for part-time).
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs to support you in your role.

Applications close Sunday 13th April 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

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.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Jodie Patterson on 0436650490 or at jodie.patterson@correctiveservices.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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Nastassja Le Claire via Nastassja.LeClaire@dcj.nsw.gov.au or 0460 961 902.

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.

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.

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