Community Support Workers

Employment Type : Part-time (21-hour week)
Permanent contract
Benefits : UNSW offers up to 10 days paid culture leave annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members and the Indigenous Employee Network

This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only to fulfil UNSWs goal of a representative workforce rate.

Kingsford Legal Centre (KLC) is a community legal centre providing free legal advice and assistance to our local community and to people across New South Wales. Our team of solicitors provide advice on matters such as Domestic Violence Credit and Debt Victims Compensation Criminal Law Employment Law and Discrimination Law.

The Aboriginal Community Worker will assist and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients of the Kingsford Legal Centre to access legal assistance. They will work with the staff of the Centre to develop culturally sensitive strategies for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and promote external links between the Centre and the local Aboriginal community as well as helping to train KLCs staff and students on these strategies. They will be involved in all aspects of KLC service including legal advice community legal education and law reform.
You will also work directly with the community at the Centres main office and in community outreach locations including clients homes and local health services and hospital sites.
Being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person - this is a genuine qualification under the Anti-Discrimination Act NSW 1977 section 14(d).
Relevant experience and/or qualifications in areas such as community services youth services welfare work social work or law (either completed or currently studying);
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal communities especially in a legal or justice context or the capacity to develop these skills.
Proven experience in the development of strategies to improve Aboriginal access to services or the capacity to develop these skills.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice and community development or the capacity to develop these skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including computer skills.
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• Up to 10 days paid culture leave annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
• Indigenous Employee Network
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Working with Children Check

Please click on Apply now to apply online. For more information on how UNSW contributes to Indigenous initiatives please contact Nat Chenhall Manager of Indigenous Employment -Email:
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only to fulfil UNSWs goal of a representative workforce rate.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender sexual orientation cultural and linguistic backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.