Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Advisorknowmore Legal Service is seeking Male Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Advisors 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: DarwinEmployment Type: Full-time or Part-TimeExcellent salary and employment conditionsAbout knowmore Legal ServiceWe 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 roleThe 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 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 applyYour 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 relevant discrimination acts.#J-18808-Ljbffr