Senior Aboriginal Engagement Officer at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Engagement, Project Management, Cultural Understanding, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Written Skills, Verbal Skills, Collaborative Partnerships, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Independence, Teamwork, Supervision, Sensitivity, Empathy, Liaison

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Senior Aboriginal Engagement Officer Law Enforcement Conduct Commission Ongoing| Sydney CBD based | Hybrid working option This is an identified role under section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. About Us: The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is an independent body exercising royal commission powers to detect, investigate and expose serious misconduct within the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) and the NSW Crime Commission (NSWCC). The LECC also independently monitors and reviews the investigation of complaints by the NSWPF and the NSWCC about the conduct of their officers. In doing so the LECC recognises the primary responsibility of those agencies to investigate and prevent officer misconduct and corruption within those agencies, while providing for oversight of those functions. The LECC works collaboratively with the NSWPF and the NSWCC to educate and promote the prevention and elimination of officer misconduct, particularly through the identification of systemic issues that are likely to be conducive to the occurrence of officer misconduct and corruption. The LECC also undertakes independent, real-time monitoring of critical incident investigations undertaken by the NSWPF and can make reports on the conduct of critical incident investigations by the NSWPF. The LECC plays a key role in strengthening the integrity of law enforcement in NSW. Find out more about the LECC: http://www.lecc.nsw.gov.au About the role: The Senior Aboriginal Engagement Officer is part of a small community engagement team within the Commission’s Prevention and Engagement team. The Senior Aboriginal Engagement Officer is responsible for engaging and building relationships within the community, increasing engagement between the Commission and Aboriginal communities, and building organisational capacity to ensure access, equity, and inclusion of Aboriginal people in a culturally appropriate way. The Senior Aboriginal Engagement Officer will also assist to engage, build and maintain effective relationships with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and other vulnerable communities. The Senior Aboriginal Engagement Officer may handle a small case load of oversight investigations to ensure they maintain a working understanding about the Commission’s jurisdiction and functions. This position may require travel for outreach work to community groups across NSW with possible overnight stays from time to time. A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Role Description. What you will bring to the role Our ideal candidate will have: Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with, and understand issues impacting on, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with an appropriate level of cultural understanding, empathy and sensitivity. Qualifications or demonstrated experience in community engagement and project management, with sound understanding of community engagement principles and practices. Experience in engagement and liaison with Aboriginal community. Highly developed communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal) and the ability to develop collaborative partnerships. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team with a willingness to learn and share knowledge with others. Ability to supervise work of other staff members. Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure. Ability to travel when required. How to Apply Please submit your up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your relevant qualifications and skills and how you meet the essential requirements of the role. Your application will need to be submitted on your candidate file application on I Work for NSW www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au Please refer to the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. Application closing date: Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 11.59pm Eligibility To be eligible to apply for this ongoing role you must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Residence. Security vetting A probity assessment to establish reliability, trustworthiness, integrity and suitability of employment. In addition, LECC officers are also required to obtain and retain a commonwealth security clearance. The Senior Aboriginal Engagement Officer requires a security clearance at the NV1 level. Information about recruitment in the NSW Public Sector can be found here: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/applying-for-a-job If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Dillon on (02) 9321 6755 or email at sarah.dillon@lecc.nsw.gov.au For any technical issues, please contact I Work for NSW support desk from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Email: support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 562 679. Note: Current or former sworn NSW Police Force and Crime Commission officers are ineligible to apply for roles in the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission. Our Commitment The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise the First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country. Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

Responsibilities

The Senior Aboriginal Engagement Officer is responsible for engaging and building relationships within the community, increasing engagement between the Commission and Aboriginal communities. The role also involves maintaining effective relationships with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and overseeing a small case load of investigations.