Sydney, NEW South Wales Legal Aid NSW
ABOUT LEGAL AID NSW
Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid agency in Australia, comprising of a Central Sydney office and 23 regional offices in metropolitan and regional centres across NSW and a number of specialist services and advice clinics. Working at Legal Aid NSW provides the opportunity to support people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and children, Indigenous people and people with mental illness who may experience difficulties when enforcing and defending their rights.
ABOUT GRANTS
This is an exciting time for Grants as we are currently undergoing a reform, which has resulted in the expansion of the Grants Division. We can provide opportunities for professional development across the Division and Legal Aid NSW including training across various law matter types.
The Grants Officer is responsible for processing, assessing and determining applications for grants of aid. The role will ensure applications/extensions are within policy, guidelines and delegations to ensure client service and Legal Aid NSW standards are met.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who is passionate about customer service. You will be proactive and motivated to achieve deadlines to a high standard, working both independently and within a team. You will be able to work collaboratively across teams and divisions within Legal Aid NSW utilising your strong interpersonal communication skills to create key relationships with internal and external clients.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness to undertake a Criminal Record Check and/or working with Children Check
• Hold Australian/NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or hold a valid working visa
HOW TO APPLY
Applications MUST be submitted online through www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au to be considered. No late applications will be accepted.
Please Note: This recruitment is targeted towards Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders under Part 5, clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014. In the pre-screening questions you will need to provide information on how you satisfy the Aboriginality criteria.
Applicants should read the Role Description and consider the Focus Capabilities and Key Accountabilities when preparing their resume.
Please attach a current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages).
During the application process you will be asked to respond to the following two questions:
1. The role of the Grants Officer requires you to work in a high volume work environment with competing priorities. Provide an example of a time when you managed competing deadlines within a similar environment. What was the outcome? (150 words max)
2. Describe a time when you dealt with a difficult client. Outline the challenge and how you managed the situation. What was the outcome? (150 words max)
The selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining capability and suitability for the role.
This recruitment will be used to fill any current vacancies and may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Legal Aid NSW welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.
Legal Aid NSW provides dignified access to accommodate the diverse needs of our community. We acknowledge and support the access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities, as such all of our offices are accessible.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to participate in the recruitment process, or you are looking for general information about our reasonable adjustment process, please contact our team via email, and advise your preferred method of communication: erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.
ROLE NOTES
Legal Aid NSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Applicants for this role must satisfy the Aboriginality criteria. Aboriginality is defined by decent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such.
For Aboriginal specific information regarding working at Legal Aid NSW, our Aboriginal network, career development opportunities and support systems please email aboriginalservices@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
FURTHER INFORMATION
• 6x Temporary Opportunities at Central Sydney to June 2019 (35HPW)
• Temporary & Ongoing Talent Pool
• Enquiries: Rebecca Conquest on (02) 9134 9308 or Rebecca.Conquest@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW
• Package up to $85K
• Jobs Board Ref No. 000067YY
• Closing Date: Sunday, 18 November 2018 [11:59pm]
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