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Clerk Grade 5/6, Salary range $99,938 - $110,271 pa plus superannuation and leave loadingOngoing Full-time roleConvenient office location near Sydney Central StationFlexible work arrangement negotiable (minimum 2 days/week working in office)This vacancy is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanderidentified 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:About usLegal 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. About the roleThe Assistant Project Officer brings their lived experience and cultural knowledge to support the delivery of programs and initiatives that benefit Aboriginal people and communities. Working collaboratively across the team, combining strong organisational skills and attention to detail, this role provides high level project support, supports the day-to-day operations of the Aboriginal Services Branch and provides executive support to the leadership team. About youYour knowledge of Aboriginal culture and lived experience enables you to engage respectfully and contribute meaningfully to projects that support Aboriginal communities.You are an enthusiastic and organised individual who takes initiative and manages your workload effectively. You enjoy working in a high-functioning, collaborative team and bring some project experience to the role. 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.WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSWWe are committed to diversity and inclusionWe 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. For application support or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at or To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.Other benefits of working with usYou 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.Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSWThe essential requirements for this roleYou must:Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait IslanderBe willing to do a Criminal Record CheckHold a NSW Driver licence Key knowledge and experienceDemonstrated knowledge and understanding of the diverse histories, social structures, culturalpracticesand contemporary issues of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesHow to applyYou must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions before submitting.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:Target Question 1 - How do you ensure Aboriginal perspectives are embedded in the projects you support, from planning through to delivery?Target Question 2 - Can you provide an example of a time when you managed multiple tasks or projects with competing deadlines? How did you ensure accuracy and attention to detail while staying organised?We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.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:From 14/01/2026 27/01/2026: Kimberley Hamer, Director Aboriginal Services at or From 27/01/2026: Alison Szylo, Manager Aboriginal Programs, at or If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact theAboriginal Services Branchto arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.TheRole Descriptionsets 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.Applying for a RoleWorking at Legal Aid NSWClosing Date: 10 February 2026 at 11.59pm