Senior Aboriginal Advisory Officer

Senior Aboriginal Advisory Officer

Court and Tribunal Services

Salary : Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 plus superannuation (PSCA 2025)

Position number : Pool Ref 219412

Work type : Permanent - Full Time

Location : State Administrative Tribunal

Closing date : 2025-06-26 4 : 30 PM

Attachments : Available for download in PDF format.

This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve months and may be used to fill ongoing, fixed-term, and permanent opportunities. Currently, there is one permanent position and one fixed-term contract available for immediate filling.

About JusticeWhen you join Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation committed to making our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer diverse employment opportunities across Western Australia, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in your local communities and the lives of those you serve.

About the roleJoin our team in assisting Aboriginal people to navigate Court and Tribunal processes. The Senior Aboriginal Advisory Officer (Higher Courts) provides high-level services and accurate information to Aboriginal court users, contributing to an efficient, effective, and culturally responsive court service.

The role involves developing strategies and processes to educate the Aboriginal community about the operations of the State Administrative Tribunal and the Family Court of Western Australia (FCWA). It also includes explaining rights, obligations, court procedures, and protocols in accessible language, aiming to alter perceptions about the court systems among Aboriginal people.

Key responsibilities include :

Providing judicial officers and court staff with understanding and awareness of Aboriginal issues, social structures, culture, and traditions through training, advice, and advocacy.Assisting with projects relevant to the division or branch, contributing expertise to planning, development, implementation, and evaluation for performance improvement.Supporting outer metropolitan Magistrates Courts and Higher Courts as needed, under management direction.For permanent positions, eligibility requires Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Benefits and opportunitiesFlexible working arrangements and hoursCareer development pathwaysLearning and development programsHealth and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport discountsFive days cultural leave annually for cultural practices and commitmentsTwenty days annual leave plus three public holidaysThirteen weeks long service leave after seven yearsAccess to flexi-timeSuperannuation at 5%Salary packaging optionsDiscounted corporate health cover and other wellbeing initiativesSee the attached Applicant Information Pack for additional benefits of working with Justice.

Application process

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