• Care & Protection/Family Law Practice
• Dubbo location | Full-Time
• Moree location | Part-Time
• Fixed term to June 2026

About the ALS

Born out of a protest movement, the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited is the primary legal service for Aboriginal people in NSW and the ACT. Our vision is to achieve social justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.

It’s an exciting time for the ALS, with both our services and teams growing significantly. We recently received additional government funding to deliver a range of new programs aimed at addressing systemic issues and driving structural reforms. This is creating unprecedented opportunities for the ALS and our communities.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment. We’re passionate about what we do and we work hard. The ALS values the health and wellbeing of our employees, and we are proud to offer flexible work practices. Staff can choose to take advantage of benefits including salary packaging to maximise take-home pay.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to advocate for and support families with an intellectual and/or physical disability who are involved in the early stages of the child protection system.

About the ALS Child and Family Advocacy and Support Program

The role is part of the new ALS Child and Family Advocacy and Support (ACFAS) program in Dubbo, Moree and surrounding areas. The program will encompass legal and wraparound services that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families at risk of having their children removed and work together to prevent them from ending up in the Children’s Court.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Knowledge and appreciation of the cultural and social needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people combined with continuing respect and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices when considering service delivery and other support for clients, their families, communities and employees

• Demonstrated experience working proactively with clients with varied disabilities
• Demonstrated experience in child protection, community development, community sector advocacy, social work, family support service provision or related field
• Demonstrated experience working with children and families in a culturally safe and trauma informed way

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain boundaries

• Good written and communication skills

• Computer literacy with the ability to learn new systems and technology
• Ability to adapt to change and work in a start-up environment

Desirable (not essential)

• Qualification in social work, community services, affiliated medical or related field
• Unrestricted NSW driver’s licence with the ability to travel intrastate and carry passengers
• Previous experience working in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community-based organisation
• Previous experience working in a legal practice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please go to www.alsnswact.org.au/jobs to download the application package for this position. Please click Apply Now to submit the completed application package to Rebekah Woodward, Recruitment Manager (New Programs).

If you have any enquiries or would like to discuss the role, please contact Rebekah Woodward, Recruitment Manager (New Programs) at [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Advocacy & Support Officers - Dubbo / Moree enquiry via EthicalJobs or 02 6120 8815.

Please apply promptly, as we may shortlist and interview within the vacancy period.