• Passionate about making a positive impact for First Nations People?
• Increase your take-home pay & reduce tax with our salary packaging.
• $136,760 - $142,554 - Relative to your previous experience

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE CRITICALITY OF THIS ROLE TO OUR ORGANISATION, WE WILL MOVE AT A PACE THROUGH OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS. INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ASAP. THE ROLE WILL CLOSE WHEN AN OFFER IS ACCEPTED BY A SUITABLE CANDIDATE.

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

In this role, you will be an integral and valued member of a highly skilled and high-performing Aboriginal Child and Family Advocacy and Support program (ACFAS), part of the Care & Protection/Family Law Practice. The primary objective of the position is to deliver culturally appropriate legal advice and representation in Care and Protection/Family Law matters, including early intervention and outreach services, community legal education and referrals for the ACFAS program.

• Provide early intervention legal advice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and carers in child protection and family law matters.
• Participate in community legal education, engagement activities, and legal reform submissions, while maintaining respect for Aboriginal cultural practices.
• Offer timely, professional legal advice and representation, manage complex cases, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant law and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with staff, support team members, and liaise with external stakeholders to resolve client issues and maintain professional relationships.
• Ensure efficient legal practice management, including maintaining organised files, utilising systems/technology, and coordinating schedules.
• Travel intrastate for work purposes, with a valid driver’s licence required.