Job: 2024-153 | Full-time, permanent | Wollongong, NSW

This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position which is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Primary Purpose of the Role

The primary responsibility of the Administration Officer, Criminal Law Practice is to assist in the delivery of high-quality legal support services to Aboriginal clients.

Why Join the ALS Team?

At the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) you can make an impact. You will join a strong movement fighting for social justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.

Our focus is our people: the people we support and the people we employ. We offer a career you can be proud of and a place where you feel safe to be yourself. We invest in our people and appreciate the rich diversity of lived experiences, languages, and culture.

Born out of a protest movement over 50 years ago, the ALS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW and the ACT. It’s an exciting time to be joining us. We recently received additional funding to deliver a range of new programs aimed at addressing systemic issues and driving structural reforms. This is creating significant opportunities for the ALS, our staff and communities.

As well as the satisfaction of working in a job that really matters, we offer our staff benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax liability and maximise take-home pay
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Career and professional development opportunities
• Access to personal counselling for you and your family
• Additional paid leave of up to 6 days per year, paid parental and study leave

About the Role

This Administration Officer role is part of the Criminal Law Practice based at Wollongong, NSW.

The Administration Officer will be responsible for:

• Managing the reception area
• Operating the office phone system between the hours of 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
• Providing secretarial support services to Criminal Law Solicitors
• Providing word processing support using Microsoft Office Systems, including correspondence, preparation of briefs of evidence, subpoenas, affidavits, court reports and other documents.
• Organising client files for the next week’s court dates Input of statistical data into CMS database including opening, closing, archiving files and other general data entry.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Proven computer systems skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook and typing skills.
• Excellent phone manner and communication skills and experience in operating a small to medium switchboard.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and work independently in a team environment with limited supervision.
• Capacity to behave in a culturally appropriate manner.

Pre-Employment Requirements

ALS is committed to implementing safe recruitment practices. Your application may be subject to pre-employment checks such as reference checks, Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check, Right to work in Australia, COVID-19 vaccinations and National Police History check.

For enquiries or would like to discuss the role, please contact the ALS Recruitment team at [email protected], using the subject line: Administration Officer, Criminal Law Practice enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.