Administration Officer| Criminal Law Practice
Job: 2024-164 | Full-Time | Permanent | Broken Hill This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position which is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1+77. Primary Purpose of the Role
The primary responsibility of the Administration Officer, Criminal Law Practice is to assist in the delivery of high-quality legal support services to Aboriginal clients.
Why Join the ALS Team?
At the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) you can make an impact. You will join a strong movement fighting for social justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
Our focus is our people: the people we support and the people we employ. We offer a career you can be proud of and a place where you feel safe to be yourself. We invest in our people and appreciate the rich diversity of lived experiences, languages, and culture.
Born out of a protest movement over 50 years ago, the ALS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW and the ACT. It’s an exciting time to be joining us. We recently received additional funding to deliver a range of new programs aimed at addressing systemic issues and driving structural reforms. This is creating significant opportunities for the ALS, our staff and communities.
As well as the satisfaction of working in a job that really matters, we offer our staff benefits including:
Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax liability and maximise take-home pay
Annual leave loading of 17.5%
Career and professional development opportunities
Access to personal counselling for you and your family
Additional paid leave of up to 6 days per year, paid parental and study leave
Flexible work options – talk to us about how we can make this role work for you
About the Role
The Administration Officer is part of the Criminal Law Practice in Broken Hill, NSW
The Administration Officer will be responsible for:
Manage the reception area and operate the office phone system between the hours of +.00 am to 5.00 pm and provide secretarial support services to Criminal Law Solicitors
Liaise with professionals, including Police, Public Defenders, Solicitors, Court Staff, Corrective Services, other A.L.S staff members and Stakeholders
Maintain the court attendance board/roster on a daily basis
Organise client files for the next week’s court dates Input of statistical data into CMS database including opening, closing, archiving files and other general data entry
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Proven computer systems skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook and accurate typing skills
Excellent phone manner and communication skills and experience in answering and transferring telephone calls/ taking messages
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and work independently in a team environment with limited supervision
Pre-Employment Requirements
ALS is committed to implementing safe recruitment practices. Your application may be subject to pre-employment checks such as reference checks, Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check, Right to work in Australia, COVID-1+ vaccinations and National Police History check.
How to Apply
Please click apply now. Before you begin, make sure you have an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
If you have questions about this role, please email *******@alsnswact.org.au
Applications close at 5:00pm, Friday 11th October 2024
At ALS NSW/ACT, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support with your application including throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by reaching out to our Recruitment Team at *******@alsnswact.org.au