Aboriginal Field Officer

• Salary Range $99,938 - $110,271pa (plus superannuation and leave loading), Clerk Grade 5/6

• Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2026

• Build strong relationships and expand your internal network within Legal Aid

• Location: Orange

This vacancy is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identified 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 the role

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are informed of their legal options and to assist in addressing their unmet legal needs. In addition, the role assists legal officers and administrative staff to help develop, coordinate, facilitate and implement outreach services, community legal education sessions and engagement with Aboriginal communities. The role also helps the Solicitor in Charge, Office Manager, Associate Directors and Solicitors on local community issues that may arise.

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.

About you

You are passionate about supporting Aboriginal communities and improving access to legal services. You build strong relationships with clients, Elders, and service providers, and bring cultural insight to help shape inclusive outreach and education programs. You're a confident communicator, a collaborative team member, and committed to making a difference.

The essential requirements for this role

You must:

• be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

• hold a valid NSW Drivers' License and be able to travel

• be willing to do a Criminal Record Check

• have a paid Working with Children Check prior to commencing work

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you'd like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at

How to apply

You 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 address the targeted question:

Describe your experience working with Aboriginal communities to improve access to services. How have you built trust and supported culturally safe engagement in your previous roles?

Do you need help to apply?

If you have questions about the role, you can reach out to Jessica McCleary, Solicitor In Charge on or email

If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.

The Role Description sets out the responsibilities and Focus Capabilities 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 we will be looking for in the successful candidate.

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Closing Date: 16 October 2025 at 11.59pm