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Social Supports Manager - Flexible Location

Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited

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.

  • Flexible Location: Redfern, Parramatta, Newcastle or Dubbo
  • Full-time
  • Fixed Term to June 2026

Thanks to Closing the Gap funding, the ALS is integrating social supports and wraparound services into its new legal programs! We are looking for an experienced, social supports/allied health professional to build a best practice social supports framework and practice from the ground up.

This is an unparalleled opportunity for someone who is passionate about creating strengths-based services that are responsive to the needs of our communities. Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that makes a real difference.

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 the role is to establish and manage a best practice social supports framework and practice within the ALS that is culturally safe and responsive to the needs of community. It will also involve overseeing the support, supervision and professional development of social supports staff, such as social workers and mental health officers.

See the Application Package for more information.

What you’ll bring to the role

  • Identify and be recognised in the community as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person – this is an identified position under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977
  • Qualified with a minimum Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology or related field
  • 5 years of practice experience
  • Experience providing effective supervision, support or training to allied professional staff
  • 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
  • Proven capacity to identify and understand systemic issues experienced by many of our clients, and how these issues impact families and communities
  • Sound understanding of social work best practices and wraparound services required to support clients
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel to metropolitan and regional areas for work purposes
  • Ability to adapt to change and work in a start-up environment

How to Apply

Please go to www.alsnswact.org.au/jobs to download the application package for this position. You can also do this by clicking 'Apply Now' or viewing application package attached.

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: Social Supports Manager - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs or 02 6120 8815.

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