Job Reference: 366298334

Aboriginal Identified - Project Officer - Clerk Grade 5/6 - Aboriginal Services Branch - Central Sydney - Temporary up to 11 July 2025 
 

This vacancy is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?identified recruitment under Part 5, clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014. 

If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch for a confidential discussion by emailing:?aboriginalservices@legalaid.nsw.gov.au. 

We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months. 

 

About us

Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices.  

 About the role

The Aboriginal Services Branch is a fast paced, collaborative and cohesive team that works effectively across the organisation.  

The Project Officer, Aboriginal Programs reports to the Manager Aboriginal Programs and will provide high level administrative and project support necessary for the smooth operation of the team. The position involves collaborating with the team and working on multiple projects simultaneously related to initiatives led by the Aboriginal Services Branch. 

Please Note:?Legal Aid NSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). 

Applicants for this role must satisfy the Aboriginality criteria. Aboriginality is defined by descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. In the pre-screening questions you will need to provide information on how you satisfy the Aboriginality criteria.? 

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and dedicated team member with demonstrated skills and experience in administration and project management to join the Aboriginal Services?Branch.  

You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, be a team player, work collaboratively, able to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and have a demonstrated understanding of the complex needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. 

Why you should join Legal Aid NSW!

We are committed to diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.  

We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.   

We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au  

 Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognised as leaders in the area of flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life.

 The essential requirements for this role 

You must:

• be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• be willing to do a Criminal Record Check

How to apply

You MUST submit your application online through www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.

Your application must include:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please tell us how you meet the requirements of the role and respond to the following 2 targeted questions: 

 Q1. Please provide an example of a project that you have been involved in. What was your role? What steps did you take to evaluate and improve outcomes?  

Q2. Please describe a time when you have had to manage multiple tasks for different team members, with different deadlines. How did you prioritise your work? What were the barriers in planning your work and what was the outcome?  

 

Make sure your application is complete, and you have answered all questions before you submit it. 

Do you need help to apply?

It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:

• The Role Description sets out the responsibilities of the role.
• The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate. 
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW
• Guide to creating a resume and cover letter? 
• If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the?Aboriginal Services Branch?to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have. 
• If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager – Alison Szylo on 02 9219 5811 or Alison.Szylo@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.