Aboriginal Identified – Case Worker – Clerk Grade 6/7 – Crime Division - Sydney – Temporary

•  Case Worker - Clerk Grade 6/7
•  Sydney - Location
•  Temporary role till 30 June 2025
 
This vacancy is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identified recruitment under Part 5, clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014.
If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch for a confidential discussion by emailing: aboriginalservices@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.
We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
 
About us
Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices.
 
The Aboriginal Women on Remand Pilot
Legal aid is committed to closing the Gap of the over representation of Aboriginal women within the remand population.
The Aboriginal Women on Remand Pilot aims to triage clients to expedite release applications in the Supreme Court. The team will work through clients’ applications in the courts and where possible will focus on providing support by gaining an in-depth knowledge of individuals situations. After consultation with each client, bespoke advice will be provided to each client, outlining the most appropriate course of action to take. Supporting documents will be managed sensitively, considerations will include collating evidence to support primary health, mental health, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, employment, education, housing, relationships, and financial counselling. The Pilot also makes referrals to Civil and Family law to ensure clients are assisted across the spectrum of their legal issues.
 
About the role
You will provide case management to female Aboriginal clients on remand who have complex social and legal needs. These clients are referred to the Aboriginal Women on Remand Pilot (AWRP) via applications for Supreme Court bail to the ICLC Supreme Court Bails team. 
Please Note: Legal Aid NSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Applicants for this role must satisfy the Aboriginality criteria. Aboriginality is defined by descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. In the pre-screening questions you will need to provide information on how you satisfy the Aboriginality criteria. 
 
About you
We are looking for a committed Case Worker for our offices at Sydney Metro area, to:
·       provide case management to Aboriginal women Defendants (and their families) on remand impacted by various matters such as domestic and family violence with complex social and legal needs including referral assistance, risk assessment, safety planning, support in attending Court as well as other services.
·       Interview defendants via Audio Link (mainly) and collect relevant documents related to each case and provide clinical expertise to address the socio-legal needs of Aboriginal women in remand where your focus will be working towards closing the gap targets for women by assisting in the preparation of appropriate Supreme Court Bail applications.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!
We are committed to diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.
We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities. 
We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au. 
Other benefits of working with us
·       You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
·       We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognised as leaders in the area of flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life.
 
The essential requirements for this role
You must:
·    be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
·    be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check

• have 3 years minimum relevant experience
• have Diploma Level 5 and above (minimum 2 years study)

 
How to apply
You MUST submit your application online through iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.
Your application must include:
·    your resume (no more than 5 pages)
·    cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please respond to the following 2 targeted questions:
The Aboriginal Women on Remand Pilot team sits within the Supreme Court Bail Unit at Legal Aid NSW.
1.    What are the barriers to release faced by Aboriginal women on remand? How would you support clients to overcome these barriers?
2.    Describe your experience and approach when building and maintaining stakeholder relationships to support vulnerable clients with complex needs Make sure your application is complete and you have answered all questions before you submit it.
 
Do you need help to apply?
It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:
·    If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager – Paul Johnson on 02 9219 5774 or email: paulalex.johnson@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
·    If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
·    The Role Description sets out the responsibilities of the role.
·    The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate. 
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