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Aboriginal Services and Engagement ManagerChildren''s CourtLocation: Parramatta, flexible working arrangements can be considered for successful candidates in accordance with the Premiers Circular C2024-03 NSW Government Sector workplace presenceSalary - Clerk Grade 9/10, Base Salary ($125,693 - $138,510), plus employer''s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loadingThis position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people onlyYour roleThe Aboriginal Services and Engagement Manager leads initiatives to improve engagement and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in Children''s Court proceedings. This is a unique opportunity to influence culturally responsive justice services and drive positive systemic change.What you''ll doAs part of the Court Services Division in the Children''s Court, you will lead and guide the of services and supports aimed at improving the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in Children''s Court proceedings.You will also develop and implement initiatives aimed at improving the cultural confidence of judicial officers and court staff working in the Children''s Court jurisdiction.You will be the key liaison with specialist Children''s Court judicial officers, court based multi-disciplinary teams, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and Respected Persons providing cultural services and advice to advise senior leadership on strategies to support Aboriginal children, young people and their families.You will also:Guide and mentor registry staff, Children''s Registrars, and Community Panel Members to build cultural capability and contribute to a positive workplace culture.Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders including Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and other relevant service providers.Develop policy, operational procedures and cultural resources for effective court service delivery to Aboriginal communities.Provide expert analysis and recommendations to the Executive Officer and President of the Children'' Court on service implementation and operational issues, based on data and community feedback.Lead or contribute to monitoring and evaluation of specialist court processes and their outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.Prepare Aboriginal impact statements to ensure policies and practices reflect the needs and rights of Aboriginal people.Represent the Children''s Court on interagency committees and working groups to advocate for culturally safe practices.Support initiatives to attract, retain and develop Aboriginal staff within the Court Services Division.Travel to regional and remote areas to support service delivery and community engagement as required.Work as part of a small, committed executive team in a collaborative and respectful environment focused on inclusion, service improvement and community outcomes.What we''re looking forProven ability to develop and lead Aboriginal engagement programs and partnerships at state, regional and local levels.Strong knowledge of NSW youth justice and child protection systems and issues impacting Aboriginal overrepresentation.Experience providing expert advice, performance reporting, and continuous improvement in culturally responsive service delivery.Deep cultural knowledge and lived experience enabling respectful and effective engagement with Aboriginal communities, Elders and stakeholders to improve justice outcomes.Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.NSW Drivers licence (unrestricted and willingness to travel to regional locations.As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia''s First Nations peopleWhere a position is identified, an applicant''s race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted:Confirmation of Aboriginality formorWritten confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, andidentifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, andis accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account.To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here . Search for the job and click the Apply now'' button.We offer a variety of benefits, including:A challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.We do work that really mattersWorking for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We''re focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It''s work that really matters.Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date rsum (maximum 5 pages).Applications close: Sunday, 06 July 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.If you''ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Lois Jebin at lois.jebin@dcj.nsw.gov.auInclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website (for all roles except Aboriginal Identified).Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.The Welcome ExperienceThinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperienceHow do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Government & Defence More than 10,000 employeesThe Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) was formed on 1 July 2019 when the NSW Government brought together the departments of Family and Community Services, and Justice. DCJ is the lead agency in the Stronger Communities Cluster, which aims to create safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities through its services.The department enables services to work together to support everyone''s right to access justice and other help for families, and strengthen the promotion of early intervention and inclusion, with benefits for the whole community.The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) was formed on 1 July 2019 when the NSW Government brought together the departments of Family and Community Services, and Justice. DCJ is the lead agency in the Stronger Communities Cluster, which aims to create safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities through its services.The department enables services to work together to support everyone''s right to access justice and other help for families, and strengthen the promotion of early intervention and inclusion, with benefits for the whole community.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Featured jobsIT ManagerSydney NSW22d agoProject OfficerAbSecRedfern, Sydney NSW5d agoWhat can I earn as an Engagement Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr