Exciting opportunity to join Kingsford Legal Centre, part of UNSW Law & Justice. The Aboriginal Access Worker will assist and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and First Nations people who need support and assistance with their legal issues.

Our team is seeking an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who has interest or worked around legal or community services, or has a background in law, social work or community engagement. This is not a solicitor role but we are open to it being more of a legal /solicitor role for the right person. Likewise, you don’t have to be a lawyer to apply – we would love a passionate community worker to join the team!

• Employment Type: Continuing, Part Time position (21-hour week)
• Remuneration: (Level 6): $91,472 - $97,579 + 17% Superannuation Pro Rata.
• Location: Kensington, NSW

Why Your Role Matters:

Kingsford Legal Centre (KLC) is a community legal centre providing free legal advice and assistance to people who live, work or study in the Randwick and Botany Bay local government areas in NSW. Our team of Solicitors provide advice on matters such as Domestic Violence, Credit and Debt, Victim’s Compensation, Criminal Law, Employment Law, and Discrimination Law.

The Aboriginal Access Worker will assist and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients of the Kingsford Legal Centre. They will work with the staff of the Centre to develop strategies which are culturally sensitive for the Aboriginal clients and promote external links between the Centre and our Aboriginal community. This position may attendance at hospital sites, and therefore has vaccination requirements.

Accountabilities:

• Assist and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients access assistance from KLC and provide support to KLC staff, including through professional development to provide a culturally appropriate service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Maintain and develop culturally sensitive access strategies and services for Aboriginal clients, and maintain a legal needs analysis of the Aboriginal community that guides this strategy.
• Develop, maintain, promote and extend links between KLC and the Aboriginal community, organisations and service providers including convening KLC’s Aboriginal Advisory Group and attend relevant interagency and network meetings.
• Identify the community legal education and legal policy needs of the Aboriginal community and participate in the development delivery of this work to meet this need.
• Supervise and teach law students about working with Indigenous clients and communities through a class each semester.
• Participate in fortnightly staff meetings, attend Quarterly meetings of CLCNSW and other relevant sector meetings.

Skills and Experience:

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship will not be available for this role.

• Being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person - this is a genuine qualification under the Anti-discrimination Act Section 14D 1977.
• Relevant experience and/or qualifications either completed or currently studying in areas of community welfare or law.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal communities, especially in a legal or justice context.
• Proven experience in the development of strategies to improve Aboriginal access to services.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice and community development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Pre-Employment Checks:

• Verification of Qualifications
• Working with Children Check
• Criminal Record Check

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave-loading payments (pro rata)
• Career development opportunities
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period (pro rata)
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness), for further details please visit - Discounts & Entitlements | Jobs@UNSW
• Option to study and save with 50% off tuition fees for courses and degrees at UNSW.
• UNSW’s Flexible Work Policy provides staff with the opportunity to personalise worktimes (e.g., early start time to finish early).
• UNSW supports staff who have family responsibilities through a number of entitlements including parental leave, primary carer leave and more!
  For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply:

Please submit both a CV and Cover Letter online via UNSW website via the Apply Now button.

Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses how your experience fits the role (maximum length 2 pages).

A position description is attached.

Get in Touch:

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud, Talent Acquisition Coordinator at [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal Access Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please apply online, any applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.