Aboriginal Identified –Senior Project Officer, Closing the Gap - Clerk Grade 9/10
- Salary range $129,464 - $142,665pa (plus superannuation and leave loading)
- Ongoing Full-Time role
- Location: Central Sydney (flexible location, regional applicants encouraged to apply)
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.
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 Senior Project Officer, Closing the Gap, brings their experience and understanding of the key challenges underpinning the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in contact with the justice system to manage and coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of Closing the Gap projects and initiatives which support the targets, priority reforms and other organisational objectives. In addition, the Senior Project Officer will provide their expertise, advice and guidance on a range of projects and strategies led by the Aboriginal Services Branch in relation to client services and employment.
About you
You’re an experienced outcomes-focused project officer who knows how to get things done. You’ve led or supported projects that make a real difference, especially in areas like client services or employment programs. You’re great at working with others, whether it’s building strong relationships with community, government, or service providers, and you’re confident communicating with people from all walks of life. You understand the importance of working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and bring lived experience or strong cultural connections to your work. You also have a good understanding of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and the diverse histories, cultures, and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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.
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.
For application support or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347.
To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.
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.
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The essential requirements for this role
You must:
- be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- be willing to do a Criminal Record Check
- have demonstrated experience managing complex projects in short timeframes
- have demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining multiple stakeholder relationships
How to apply
You must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions before submitting.
Your application must include:
- your resume (no more than 5 pages)
- cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please respond to the following target question:
- Target Question: Outline of how you meet the requirements of the Senior Project Officer (Closing the Gap) role.
We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
Don’t miss out! We also have a similar Senior Project Officer role currently advertised (Job number: 78445). We encourage you to view here and consider applying for both opportunities.
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:
- If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager – Kimberley Hamer, Director Aboriginal Services Unit, on (02) 9219 5938 or email: Kimberley.Hamer@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
- 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.
- 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.
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Closing Date: Sunday 2 November 2025 at 11.59pm
