Aboriginal Response Centre Operator

Aboriginal Client Service Officer
Housing Response Centre
HOMES NSW

Employment type: Eight (8) Ongoing Fulltime Opportunities
Salary: $82,533 to $95,482, plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities

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

Your role

Homes NSW is seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are passionate about supporting community and improving housing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and families.

The Aboriginal Client Service Officer (CSO) provides specialist advice and support to Aboriginal clients with complex support and housing needs via the Aboriginal Enquiry Line (AEL). As well as delivering housing services to vulnerable people in NSW to ensure that housing products and support services are effectively targeted to meet their housing needs.

We are looking for candidates who can build trust, communicate respectfully and work in partnership with community to help achieve the best outcome possible for families.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will provide culturally safe and responsive support to Aboriginal clients, families and communities by building trusted relationships and delivering housing-related assistance that reflects local community needs.

Drawing on your cultural knowledge, lived experience and understanding of Aboriginal communities, you will help connect clients with appropriate housing services, advocate for positive outcomes, and contribute to improving the wellbeing of Aboriginal people across NSW.

You will work collaboratively with internal teams, community organisations and stakeholders to ensure services are delivered with respect, empathy and a commitment to self-determination, while supporting clients to navigate their housing and maintenance needs. 

As part of Housing Services, you will:

• Provide advice and/or make appropriate referrals to assist Aboriginal clients with complex support and housing needs in accessing appropriate support services.
• Respond to phone enquiries from Aboriginal clients, HOMES NSW clients and members of the public and provide accurate and appropriate information about Housing NSW products and services, as well as those offered by key stakeholders, to enhance client awareness of services and products which meet their immediate and complex needs.
• Make an assessment based on the information provided to determine eligibility for HOMES NSW products and services.
• Initiate, coordinate and prioritise actions in response to calls from clients, members of the public and other relevant stakeholders.
• Undertake outbound calls to clients to facilitate the completion of specialised and ad-hoc projects including client wellbeing checks such as the Keep in Touch project.
• Maintain call records, system entries and client/service databases in line with record management guidelines to ensure that information is accurate and up to date.
• Provide administrative support including correspondence processing and reporting to facilitate the    completion of the contact centre’s endorsed work.
• Demonstrate a commitment to employment equity and diversity, work health and safety (WHS), risk management and ethical practices.

What we’re looking for

• You will join a supportive and community-focused team committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people, while creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace.
• Strong connection to community, with the cultural capability to work respectfully and effectively with community members and stakeholders.
• Ability to build trust, communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with clients, community organisations and service providers.
• Commitment to supporting Aboriginal people and families to achieve positive housing and wellbeing outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge working with clients experiencing complex circumstances.

Join our Information Session

Interested in learning more? Meet members of the team, hear about the realities of the role, and ask questions before submitting your application.

Date: Tuesday September 1, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm

click here to register:  Aboriginal Client Service Officer | Information Session | Registration Form

As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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.

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.

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For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/pathways/careers-for-aboriginal-people.html

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 résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close 11:59pm AEST Monday September 7, 2026

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Kathryn Sullivan on 0436 659 265 or at [email protected]

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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 reach out to Robbie Chiplen Voia 0419 448 753 or [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 Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website (for all roles except Aboriginal Identified).

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