Aboriginal Community Engagement & Culture Officer - Talent Pool - Griffith, Albury & Wagga

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Aboriginal Community Engagement & Culture Officer - Talent Pool - Griffith, Albury & Wagga Division: Corrective Services NSW Location: Griffith, NSW, AU, 2680 Aboriginal Community Engagement and Culture Officer Talent Pool Corrections Services NSW (Identified Position) Location: Griffith, Albury and Wagga Wagga Community Corrections Employment Type: Ongoing/Temporary Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 Salary starting from $97,027 plus Employer’s contribution to Superannuation and Annual Leave Loading This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. We are encouraging applications from persons who are culturally aware and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal people and communities. 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 networks and connections to better the community, join us now! Your role 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 are 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. 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 Demonstrated understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities. Experience in providing advice and support in a culturally sensitive manner. Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative community networks and partnerships. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons. 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. There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows: Confirmation of Aboriginality form 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 such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button. 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. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. 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. Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet required capabilities of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). Applications close Sunday, 16 February 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Nadia Brighenti on 02 6969 8500 at 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 Lorraine Fernandes on 02 8688 7253 or via 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr