• Passionate about making a positive impact for First Nations People?
• Increase your take-home pay & reduce tax with our salary packaging.
• $122,058 - $130,542 - 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.
Aboriginal Child and Family Advocacy and Support (ACFAS) is a multidisciplinary pilot program that helps Aboriginal families who are at risk of having their children removed. ACFAS is funded to June 2026.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

In this role, you will be part of the Civil Law Practice, primarily working with ACFAS clients in the Dubbo and Moree regions. If you are not based in Dubbo or Moree, you will travel to those communities regularly. You will deliver culturally appropriate legal advice and representation across a range of civil law areas, build strong relationships with key stakeholders and help grow the ALS Civil Law Practice. You will:

• Provide culturally appropriate legal advice and casework in civil law areas, including housing, mental health, human rights, and more.
• Engage in legal outreach, community education, and contribute to the development of educational materials.
• Work collaboratively with clients, internal and external stakeholders, and partner organisations to ensure effective service delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, court procedures, and contribute to law and policy reform.
• Effectively communicate with and represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients with diverse and complex needs.
• Comply with legal, ethical, EEO, WHS obligations and demonstrate commitment to ALS values and Code of Conduct.