Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Advisor

Job Description

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Advisor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Advisor Knowmore Legal Service is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Advisor for our Darwin Office. We are looking for deadly people to work with mob to help them navigate the legal system and work through their options. Location: Darwin Employment Type: Full-time or Part-Time Salary: Excellent salary and employment conditions About knowmore Legal Service We provide free legal information, advice, representation and referrals, financial counselling and support for survivors of child sexual abuse through the National Redress Scheme and the Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme. Last year nationally, 46% of people contacting us were First Nations People (and significantly higher in the NT), so we aim to provide a culturally safe service. A key part of this is the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Advisors to assist First Nations survivors to receive legal assistance, working closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to deliver services to them in a culturally safe and respectful manner. About the role The role has three purposes: To provide direct support to First Nations survivors as they navigate the legal pathways to redress; To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with Social Workers, Lawyers and Financial Counsellors to help and support First Nations survivors through the process; To participate in projects and community education activities and initiatives to achieve systemic reforms for the benefit of First Nations people. A competitive salary commensurate with the not-for-profit sector is offered together with the availability of salary packaging to achieve a tax-effective total salary package. Staff in Darwin receive 5 weeks annual leave per year and we shut down between Christmas and New Year without deduction from annual leave. We pay 12% superannuation (0.5% above the SGC). We provide a hybrid work environment, with staff having the option to partly work from home following the probationary period. Darwin staff also receive annual bonuses – 4% of base salary at 1 year completed service and 8% per year thereafter. Employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as our Employee Assistance Program. To have a yarn and learn more about the job, contact either of the following Senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Engagement Officers: The role works from the Darwin office and may involve regular intrastate, and some interstate travel to deliver services to survivors on an outreach basis and to undertake community engagement activities. Accordingly, a current driver’s license is highly desired, along with the ability and willingness to travel, including to remote communities for up to a week at a time. This is an identified position. To be appointed, this individual must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who identifies and is recognised as such within their community. Exception under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 . Knowmore can specify a requirement for male or female staff in order to serve First Nations People of that gender. How to apply Your application must include: A cover letter outlining why you are applying for this position and your responses to the key selection criteria (maximum of four pages); A resume with your skills, experience and qualifications. Please note that applications that do not include the above will not be considered. There is no application closing date but interviews may be conducted as applications are received. Due to the volume of anticipated applications, only successful applicants will be contacted. The role will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check. Knowmore considers that being an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s42 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT), s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), sub-s 35(1)(b)(ii) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT), s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA), s41 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas), sub-s 26(3) or s28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), or s50 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Your application will include the following questions: Are you available to travel for this role when required? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as an Engagement Adviser? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? What's your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? #J-18808-Ljbffr