• Full-time 24-month contract (with possibility of extension)

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.

The Manager, Moree/Mt Druitt Justice Reinvestment primary function is to support the ongoing delivery and enhancement of the justice reinvestment initiative in Moree.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities 

The JR Manager will be the local lead for community-led justice reinvestment in Moree with oversight of initiatives that address drivers into the criminal justice system. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead strengths-based approaches to community-led systems change;
• Identify, support and build site-based team capability and community leadership;
• Manage and support site-based team in working with the local community to create strong, trusted relationships and support better understanding of community-led justice reinvestment;
• Manage and support site-based team to work alongside the Moree community to develop community goals and ‘circuit breakers’ to reduce the rate of young people’s contact with the criminal justice system and the underlying drivers of interactions with the criminal justice system;
• Support community collaboration during data collection, facilitate community and data-driven decision-making processes to ensure they align to priority areas and goals alongside ensure all data work is informed by Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles and practices;
• Foster the site-based team within Moree by managing their human resources needs and providing opportunities for them to use their expertise and lived experiences to improve place-based community engagement and broader advocacy;
• Provide leadership, management and guidance to the site-based team 
• Participate in and support Just Reinvest NSW’s efforts in pursuing funding to ensure it has sufficient resources to operate effectively and enable the development of new initiatives.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated understanding of the justice system and its impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;
• A good understanding of the rationale and practice of community-led justice reinvestment;
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
• Demonstrated well-developed community engagement and facilitation skills;
• A commitment to Aboriginal self-determination, community leadership and empowerment;
• Willingness to design and deliver, in partnership with the Moree community, a vision and solution to change systems holding disadvantage in place;
• Ability to work independently, to apply sound judgment when dealing with matters and proven experience in managing projects and delivering outcomes within strict timeframes;
• Strong people management skills and experience leading staff and volunteers;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence communities, people, organisations and government;
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent problem-solving skills, self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision and ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability and willingness to travel and work in different locations;
• Demonstrated commitment to the effective implementation of Workplace Health & Safety and Ethical and Diversity practices in the workplace.

How to apply

Please go to the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited website (https://www.alsnswact.org.au/moreejrmanager) to download the application package for this position. 

Only candidates with completed application packages will be considered.