Aboriginal DFV Snr Specialised Officer

Department: Transforming Aboriginal Outcomes

Location:
Gunnedah, NSW, AU, 2380 Moree, NSW, AU, 2400

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Aboriginal DFV Senior Specialised Officer

• Location – Moree (1 role) & Gunnedah (2 roles)
• Employment type – Temporary full-time up to 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension
• Grade – Clerk Grade 5/6
• Salary – $99,938 pa - $110,271 pa plus employers' contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Your role

The DFV Senior Specialised Officer (Aboriginal) will provide holistic and culturally responsive support to Aboriginal people with a DFV matter going through the criminal justice system. The Officer will provide day-to-day support to clients including coordinating service provision, providing practical familial and social supports, and facilitating referrals to relevant services and programs. The Officer will work closely with local Aboriginal Client and Community Support Officers, community services and key stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with strong stakeholder relationship skills who is able to create strong and effective working relationships and referral networks with local services and key stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Work with Aboriginal clients (specifically, people who use violence, victims of violence and their families with a DFV matter going through the criminal justice system) by providing practical familial and social support to reduce reoffending behaviours which will include coordinating service provision and referral to relevant services.
• Undertake particular day-to-day aspects of project implementation, including monitoring project plans, coordinating resources, and managing deliverables and tasks.
• Develop strong working relationships and referral networks with local services that respond to the needs of Aboriginal people who use violence, victims of violence and their families.
• Assist with research and analysis to support the development of the projects across the TAO Division.
• Assist the Aboriginal DFV Coordinator and Regional Coordinator in preparing a range of project related documents as instructed, including status updates, reports, budgets and discussion papers.

You'll work as part of a dedicated, supportive team committed to community wellbeing, collaborating closely to deliver impactful services. The role is based in a welcoming, culturally inclusive office environment that fosters teamwork and professional growth.

What we're looking for

We need someone who can work well with Aboriginal families affected by DFV and help make projects successful by meeting deadlines and building strong connections. This role supports the healing and safety of Aboriginal communities, so a strong understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture is essential.

• Experience supporting Aboriginal people who use violence, victims of violence, and their families with different needs
• Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks
• Skills in building good relationships with team members and community partners
• Ability to spot problems in project delivery and work with others to fix them
• Cultural capability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal communities, understanding their values, histories, and strengths

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.

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.

Download the role description.

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For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people

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.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment

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 3 pages).

Applications close Sunday, 26 October 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 Teresa Fenton on or 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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Poppy Sgro on or via email at

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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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