Aboriginal Community Worker (Identified)

• Employment Type: Part-time (21-hour week)
• Duration: Permanent contract
• Remuneration: (Level 6) $ 103,866 - $110,801 (+ 17% Super, leave loading) pro rata
• Location: UNSW campus Kensington, NSW
• 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 UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.

Who are we
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, Victim’s Compensation, Criminal Law, Employment Law, and Discrimination Law.

Why your role matters

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 KLC’s 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 Centre’s main office and in community outreach locations, including clients’ homes and local health services and hospital sites.  

The position reports to the Operations Manager/Director and has no direct reports.

Skills and Experience

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship will not be available for this role.

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team.

UNSW Benefits and Culture:

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
• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ payments (pro rata)
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

Pre-employment checks required for this position

•            Confirmation of Aboriginality

•            Verification of qualifications

•            Working with Children Check

•            Criminal Record Check

Application instructions

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.

Please provide a CV and your responses to the application questions. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

For more information on how UNSW contributes to Indigenous initiatives, please contact Nat Chenhall, Manager of Indigenous Employment -Email: n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au

For any recruitment process related questions, please contact Anabel Wason -

Email: a.wason@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Thursday 13^th November 2025 at 11:55pm

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 UNSW’s 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.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.