Aboriginal Engagement Officer Law Enforcement Conduct Commission Clerk Grade 7/8 | Sydney, NSW | Full Time | Temporary for 12 months This is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position. The LECC considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). About the organisation The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is an independent body exercising royal commission powers to detect, investigate and expose serious misconduct within the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission. The LECC also independently monitors and reviews the investigation of complaints by the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission about the conduct of their officers. In doing so the LECC recognises the primary responsibility of those agencies to investigate and prevent officer misconduct and corruption within those agencies, while providing for oversight of those functions. The LECC works collaboratively with the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission to educate and promote the prevention and elimination of officer misconduct, particularly through the identification of systemic issues that are likely to be conducive to the occurrence of officer misconduct and corruption. The LECC plays a key role in strengthening the integrity of law enforcement in NSW. Find out more about the LECC: http://www.lecc.nsw.gov.au About the role Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. All applicants must supply either a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council. The Aboriginal Engagement Officer will work within a small community engagement team within the Commission's Prevention and Engagement team. In close collaboration with the Senior Aboriginal Engagement Officer, this role will be responsible for engaging and building relationships within the community, increasing engagement between the Commission and Aboriginal communities, and building organisational capacity to ensure access, equity, and inclusion of Aboriginal people in a culturally appropriate way. The role will also help to undertake engagement with other community groups as needed by the Commission. About you You'll have the demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with an appropriate level of cultural understanding, and understand issues impacting on First Nations peoples. You'll have highly developed communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal) and the ability to develop collaborative partnerships. You will have experience in community engagement and project management, with high level organisational and time management skills. You will have the flexibility to travel across NSW as required for the role. Targeted Questions 1. Describe a project, program or event you participated in where you had to work with stakeholders with different opinions. What was your role, how did you support the event to ensure a successful outcome, and what did you learn from this experience? 2. Outline how your skills and experience will contribute to successfully achieving outcomes described in the Role Description. What we can offer you · Attractive remuneration package. · Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening the integrity of law enforcement in NSW. · Opportunity to engage with Aboriginal communities across NSW and help them have their voices heard. · Employee assistance program delivered by Benstar. How to apply Your application should include:- a cover letter (maximum 600 words) responding to the targeted questions as detailed above.- an up-to-date CV of no more than five pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.Applications will close at 11.59 pm on Monday 9 December 2024. Unfortunately, late applications will not be accepted.A talent pool will be created that may be used to fill future vacancies. The successful applicant will undergo a stringent national security clearance assessment. How to get more information Additional information is available in the Role Description or contact Justine Simpkins, Manager Prevention & Engagement. Phone (02) 9321 6720 Email ******