Aboriginal Client and CSO

Aboriginal Client & Community Support Officer
Aboriginal Services Unit
Location: Lismore
Employment type: Ongoing full-time, 35 hours per week
Grade – Clerk Grade 3/4
Salary: $84,659 pa - $92,701 pa plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.
We're seeking a motivated Aboriginal Client and Community Support Officer who's passionate about helping others and making a real difference. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and be part of something meaningful.
Your role
As an Aboriginal Client & Community Support Officer, you'll play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal clients and communities engaging with the court system. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to culturally appropriate services, promoting positive community relationships, and helping improve access to justice for Aboriginal people.

What You'll Do
In this rewarding role, you'll make a real difference by supporting Aboriginal clients and communities through culturally informed service and project delivery at Lismore Local Court.

• Provide meaningful project support, exceptional customer service, and culturally safe assistance to Aboriginal clients.
• Contribute to the design, delivery, and promotion of innovative Aboriginal-focused programs and services.
• Prepare reports, manage records and data, and help coordinate impactful community engagement initiatives.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team that celebrates cultural respect, inclusivity, and community impact in a dynamic, people-focused environment.

What We're Looking For
We are seeking a passionate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander professional who is ready to make a positive impact in the community.

• A proud Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with strong cultural knowledge and community connections.
• Holder of a current driver's licence (unrestricted) and willing to travel as required.
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly, respectful approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, confident engaging with diverse people.
• High attention to detail with the ability to accurately manage data.
• A team player who is organised, adaptable, and committed to making a meaningful difference.

As an Identified role, this position is open only to
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
Where a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the
Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
.

Role
There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows.
Either will be accepted:
Confirmation of Aboriginality form

or

Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

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We do work that really matters
We Offer a Variety Of Benefits, Including

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Karina Boyd via email at

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Poppy Sgro on or via email at

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.