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About the role

Join our team in assisting Aboriginal people to navigate Court and Tribunal processes! The Senior Aboriginal Advisory Officer (Higher Courts) is responsible for providing a high level of services and accurate information to Aboriginal court users that contribute to an efficient, effective and more culturally responsive court service.

The position is key in developing strategies and processes to educate the Aboriginal community about the operations of the State Administrative Tribunal and the Family Court of Western Australia (FCWA) and explaining rights, obligations, court procedures and protocols in language that Aboriginal people can understand and in ways that alters Aboriginal people's perceptions about court systems.

In addition to this, the Senior Aboriginal Advisory Officer is additionally responsible for:

Providing judicial officers and court staff with an understanding and awareness of Aboriginal issues, social structure, culture and tradition through a range of methods such as internal training, advice and positive advocacy measures.

Assisting in a variety of projects relevant to the Division and/or Branch. Provide special knowledge, skills and experience to the planning and development, implementing and evaluating of projects and activities to provide performance improvement.

Providing support and assistance to the outer metropolitan Magistrates Courts and Higher Courts on an as needs basis and where directed by management.

Benefits and Opportunities

Flexible working arrangements/start and finish times

Career pathway opportunities

Learning and development opportunity programs

Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.

5 days cultural leave to support your cultural practices and commitments.

20 days annual leave per year, plus 3 repealed public holidays

13 weeks long serve leave after 7 years

Access to flexi time

5% superannuation

Salary packaging

Access to corporate health cover discounts plus other health and wellbeing initiatives

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below.

https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=379542

Applications must be received before Thursday, 26 June 2025 at 4:30pm.