AddressCompany description:
Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
Aboriginal Community Engagement and Culture Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6, Broken Hill Community Corrections
Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 Salary ($93,295- $102,941) + Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading.
Position Type: Ongoing Permanent - Full Time: This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
Location:Broken Hill Community Corrections
We acknowledge the Wilyakali people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the community of Broken Hill exists.
Broken Hill is located in Outback NSW, where you'll be greeted by the warm and friendly locals, whose genuine hospitality will make you feel part of the community from the very first day. Broken Hill is many things, from a great place to raise your family, connect with Country, as well as being the doorway to adventure - from exploring the awe-inspiring desert to discovering art, history, and Culture.
You will receive extra recreation leave in addition to your usual entitlement, and you may also be eligible for one partially subsidised travel on recreation leave trip once every 12 months in addition to the Remote Area Allowance for living in Broken Hill.
As an Aboriginal Community Engagement and Culture Officer, you'll be at the forefront of transforming lives and fostering rehabilitation within the community. You will gain invaluable professional experience in working in the largest district in the state, undertake remote reporting across unique regions, and making connections with diverse Aboriginal communities. Join our dedicated and vibrant Broken Hill team and embrace the challenge of providing cultural guidance and support to our outback team.
What we're looking for
We are looking for a proactive and dedicated individual to join our team as an Aboriginal Community Engagement and Culture Officer with Broken Hill Community Corrections.
What you'll do
As an Aboriginal Community Engagement and Culture Officer you will provide advice and support to Community Corrections in the case management of identified offender groups in a culturally sensitive manner and ensure appropriate case plans and supervision is implemented consistent with CSNSW mission of reduction of re-offending.
You will also identify and build collaborative community networks and partnerships to improve the effectiveness of community offender programs for identified offender groups.
Department of Communities & Justice considers that being an Australian Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this role in accordance with Sections 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
For more information, please click here to review the role description.
Essential requirements
- Within the recruitment process you will be required to show proof of Aboriginality - please see below for further clarification
- Current and valid driving licence and willingness to travel within NSW
- Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and history
There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows.
Either will be accepted:
- Confirmation of Aboriginality form
or
- Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:
- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
- is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Community Corrections is one arm of CSNSW that supervises offenders who are subject to community-based orders imposed by the courts or State Parole Authority. Community Corrections aims to reduce the impact of crime on the community by effectively case managing offenders to achieve resettlement and successful order completion.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
To strengthen your application we recommend you review specifically the Capability Application Tool to give you examples of interview questions and to understand how we recruit and measure your capability for the role.
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people
Applications close SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Liz Smith, 08 8082 30***or via email *********@dcj.nsw.gov.au
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Karen Honnery on 8688 2811 or via *************@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
