Aboriginal Community Engagement & Culture Officer (Identified Position) Part-Time, Bega, Corrections Services NSW
Location: Bega Community Corrections Office
Employment Type: Ongoing Permanent – Part-time (5 days per fortnight)
Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 Starting at $93,295pa (pro-rata) plus Employer’s contribution to Superannuation and Annual Leave Loading
We are encouraging applications from persons, who are culturally aware and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal people and communities.
While all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are welcome, preference will be given to those who are culturally aware and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal people and communities and who meet the pre-established standards of the role.
As we continue to build the diversity of our workforce, we acknowledge lived experience contributes to a perspective valuable to our work with the First Nations people.
If you enjoy building network and connections to better the community, join us now!
Your role
As an Aboriginal Community Engagement & 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.
What you’ll do
At Community Corrections, we aim to reduce the impact of crime on the community by effectively case managing offenders to achieve resettlement and successful order completion. The team is excited to welcome Aboriginal members with great cultural knowledge and/or experiences to help make a difference and improve the lives of the diverse communities we work with.
What we’re looking for
Within the recruitment process you will be required to show proof of Aboriginality – please see below for further clarification
Note: In accordance with Clause 26 of the NSW Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 and in accordance with Sections 14 and 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 the Department of Communities and Justice considers that being of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and preference will be given to candidates who meet the pre-established standards:
1. Documented verification of Aboriginality.
The Department will accept proof of Aboriginality confirming the following:
2. You are an Aboriginal person of Aboriginal descent;
3. You identify as being Aboriginal; and
An acceptable form of documented verification is a “Confirmation of Aboriginality” letter, provided to you by a local Aboriginal organisation that includes a common seal from that organisation.
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.
Are you ready to join us?
Applications close 1 March 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we 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.
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.