Aboriginal Senior Client Service Officer

Location: Ashfield - however, you may be required to work across Ashfield, Hurstville, Maroubra and Miranda Offices

Employment Type: Temporary full-time opportunity – 4 months with possibility of extension

Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6, salary from $97,027 to $107,059 p.a. plus superannuation and employer annual leave loading

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

About Us

Housing Services is an agency of The Department of Communities and Justice directly supports approximately 800,000 people every year and reaches a further million people through local community-based programs.

Housing Services is one of the largest providers of social housing in the world, providing a range of housing solutions to meet the needs of today’s community.

In partnership with the community, industry and individuals, we provide safe, decent and affordable housing opportunities for those most in need so that they can live with dignity, find support if needed and achieve sustainable futures.

Your role

The Senior Client Service Officer plays a critical role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and develop strategic partnership to address and meet clients housing and support needs. This role also focuses on mentoring and guiding client service team to deliver efficient, quality client-centred services.

What you’ll do

In this role your responsibilities include:

• Cultivate and strength cultural connections within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative strategies to improve client outcomes and overcome barriers to housing access.
• Taking ownership of case management planning and work closely with specialist and agencies to ensure it aligns with client needs.
• Maintain accurate and secure client record to ensure information is relevant and accurate.
• Develop and sustain local partnership to elevate service delivery and stronger communities.

What we’re looking for

You will be committed to driving positive change, who advocates for clients with complex needs. You will be a strategic problem-solver and guide a high-performing team to deliver meaningful support and sustainable outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities.

You will also demonstrate:

• A high-level of communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with various stakeholders and build long lasting relationships.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to manage competing client needs and case load.
• Integrity by upholding cultural values, protocols and traditional practices while ensuring compliant with government policies.
• Ability mentorship and training to develop team members.
• Competency in case management and a keen attention to detail.                                                                                              

For further information please click here to view the role description

Essential Requirements

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.

Hold a current and valid drivers licence

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To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

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

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

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 résumé (maximum 5 pages). 

Applications close: Wednesday 4 February 2026 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 Jody Thorne on 0411137518 or at [email protected]

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 Syvonne Pereira on 0498 091 786 or via [email protected] .

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 (for all roles except Aboriginal Identified)

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

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