Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Advisor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Advisor
knowmore Legal Service is seeking Female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Advisors for our Adelaide Office.
We are looking for deadly people to work with mob to help them navigate the legal system and work through their options.
Location & Hours
The role is based in Adelaide Full-time or Part-Time 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. Key Responsibilities
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 receive 4 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. 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 our Senior Aboriginal Engagement Officer.
The role works from the Adelaide office and may involve 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 be noted 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.
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