Job: 1149544 | Full-Time | Permanent | NSW or ACT

This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position which is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.

Your Impact
As a valued and vital member of the Aboriginal Legal Services, you’ll play a key role in driving team growth, program development, and meaningful community impact as a Senior Manager leading and supporting ALS Field Officers across NSW & ACT, by delivering culturally grounded services that strengthen and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Each day, you will:

• Lead and strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Field Officer Network across NSW & ACT, ensuring culturally grounded, high-quality services that are community-led.
• Manage, support, and develop a dispersed team, fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performing environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with communities, Elders, internal teams, and external stakeholders to drive impact.
• Oversee program performance, reporting, and evaluation to meet objectives, KPIs, and inform service improvements.
• Embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led practice, trauma-informed approaches, and cultural protocols across all services.
• Uphold ALS values, governance, and compliance while contributing to strategic growth and community strengthening initiatives.

Your Story & Strengths
You are a skilled and motivated leader who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, with a deep understanding of the cultural, social, and historical factors shaping the lives of your mob. You combine strategic expertise with cultural insight to lead, support, and grow a team delivering frontline services. Key strengths include:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander with strong cultural knowledge and/or lived experience
• Proven leadership in managing and developing high-performing teams, including mentoring in culturally safe practice.
• Strong knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, trauma-informed approaches, and culturally responsive service delivery.
• Highly skilled in analysis, decision-making, reporting, and translating data into culturally relevant insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with flexibility to lead across evolving service models in NSW and ACT.
• Desirable: Established community networks and experience in Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs)

Our Journey Together
At ALS, you’ll find a career that truly matters, one where your work has purpose and impact every day. We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a range of generous benefits, including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.
• Career and professional development opportunities

At ALS, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check for this role.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support with your application including throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by reaching out to our Talent Team at [email protected]

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as we are moving quickly with this recruitment process.