Aboriginal Identified - Aboriginal Field Officer

Salary range $99,938 - $110,271 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading), Clerk Grade 5/6 Ongoing Full-time role Location: Walgett Office (Flexible work arrangement negotiable) Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such . You Belong Here Here, every role has purpose. Whether you’re delivering frontline legal services or strengthening our organisation from behind the scenes, you’ll help create fairer outcomes for the people across NSW and the opportunity to share your skills, stories, and passions and to represent your mob and culture. With over 120 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, we are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace. We value the knowledge, skills and lived experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our organisation. We promote dignity, trust, respect, and are committed to diversity and inclusion by offering recruitment and workplace adjustments. Connect with the Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch for a yarn. About the Role This is a role where being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement. This means that your lived experience, cultural knowledge and community connection is essential to succeeding in this role and the services being provided. The primary purpose of the role is to: Ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are informed of their legal options and assist in addressing their unmet legal needs. Assist legal officers and administrative staff to help develop, coordinate, facilitate and implement outreach services, community legal education sessions and engagement with Aboriginal communities. Assist the Solicitor in Charge, Office Manager, Regional Program Coordinators and Solicitors on local community issues that may arise. About You You are passionate about supporting Aboriginal communities and improving access to legal services. You build strong relationships with clients, Elders, and service providers, and bring cultural insight to help shape inclusive outreach and education programs. You’re a confident communicator, a collaborative team member, and committed to making a difference. 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 Legal Aid NSW We stand beside people when they need it most. At Legal Aid NSW, fairness isn’t just a legal principle, it shapes everything we do - our culture, our services, our workplace and our decisions. Since 1979, Legal Aid NSW has provided legal advice, support and representation in criminal, family and civil law, helping people across NSW navigate hardship and complex legal issues. Our work is challenging, but deeply meaningful. In partnerships with LawAccess NSW, Community Legal Centres and the Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT, we are located throughout the state including our Central Sydney office, 25 regional offices, and satellite and outreach offices. Benefits of working with Legal Aid NSW As an employee of Legal Aid NSW, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation, working alongside like-minded and values driven people dedicated to justice, community impact, and delivering exceptional support and service through team and cross collaboration. You will have access to and enjoy a variety of support and benefits so you can thrive personally and professionally. You’ll love our: Flexible Working

• we are a Flex Ready certified and Carers and Employers accredited organisation. We are leading the way in offering a variety of flexible working options to uniquely support your unique work life balance. Professional Growth – as the largest law firm in NSW we offer a variety of opportunities to enhance your career at every stage, through our Judge Bob Bellear Legal Career Pathways Program , Aboriginal Legal Career Pathways and Regional Graduate Program, ongoing learning, shadowing and mentoring, development opportunities, and secondments. Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing
• with dedicated programs, training, resources, and respectful work practices, our Wellbeing Framework ensures your physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing matters so you feel supported, safe and holistically well. The Role’s Essential Requirements Applicants for this role must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. You must be able to demonstrate your Aboriginality in your application. Undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Working with Children Check, Criminal Record Check and Conduct Service Check Have capacity to travel regularly, and to regional and remote areas Download the Role Description to e xplore the role in-depth. We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months. Please note: Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. 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. Your responses will be treated with confidence. Apply Now! Closing Date: Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 23:59 Your application is your chance to show why you’re a strong match for this role. Please provide: A current resume (up to 5 pages) A cover letter (up to 2 pages) addressing your responses to the following target question: Target Question: Describe your experience working with Aboriginal communities to improve access to services. How have you built trust and supported culturally safe engagement in your previous roles? You must clearly label your response to the Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question . Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions. We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months. We’re here to help Legal Aid NSW is committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and barrier free. Connect with the Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch for a yarn about the support available for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. For accessibility support or recruitment adjustments, please contact Paige Gill, Recruitment Officer on 02 9219 5522 or [email protected] . For information on Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments, visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. For role specific enquiries, contact   the Hiring Manager – Scott Fox, on 02 6885 7727 or [email protected] . For general recruitment enquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 9134 9347 or via [email protected] . For guidance on preparing for interview readiness, explore the NSW Public Sector’s interactive Capability Application Tool . Connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram . We look forward to receiving your application!