Aboriginal Residential Centre Officer

Aboriginal Residential Centre Officer - Clerk Grade 3/4
Corrective Services NSW
Balund-a Program, Wybra

Location – Balund-a Program, 186 Welsh Road, Mookima Wybra NSW 2469

Employment Type – Ongoing, Full-Time

Salary - $82,193 - $90,001pa + Superannuation + Leave Loading

About the Role

As part of this role, the team at Balund-a are looking for an experienced Aboriginal Residential Officer to contribute to a high standard of case management, resident engagement and involvement in the program inline with the legislation related to the operations of the centre.

What you'll do

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to Residents. The duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Knowledge of Aboriginal issues and a commitment to work effectively with Aboriginal colleagues, residents and communities.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Ability to implement the policies and procedures that have been developed to foster the philosophies underpinning the program, which include reducing reoffending and community reintegration.
• Ability to implement all aspects of case management for residents, including the development of effective communication with residents, conducting case reviews, and completing sound and comprehensive case notes.
• Ability to contribute to the maintaining a safe working environment to ensure the safety of staff, residents and visitors. 
• Ability to ensure that the welfare of residents is appropriately addressed at all times, including reporting and follow through on incidents

What we're looking for

• Current driver license and preparedness to drive a vehicle while performing the role, preferably LR licence.
• Preferred-Certificate in community services or equivalent case management, human services experience
• First Aid Certificate

Download the role description.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply, you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

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 including access to Fitness Passport.

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Applying for the role

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When applying you will need to attach:

• Resume (maximum 3 pages and including 2 Referees – one must be a current supervisor)
• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities of this role as specified in the role description (please refer to the Role Description so that you can address the highlighted capabilities)

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday, 31 August 2025

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Joseph Walker via

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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

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