Principal Manager Aboriginal Advisory Unit Location – Parramatta, Sydney (Hybrid role) Employment type – Ongoing, Full Time Salary – Clerk Grade 11/12 - $149,739 - $173,174 (plus employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading) This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only Your role Manage a team of Regional Aboriginal Pathways Officers in the provision of culturally specific expert advice and support to Correctional centre management and staff on strategies to reduce adult reoffending and ensure the safe and humane treatment of Aboriginal inmates whilst in custody. Partner with Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) management to develop cultural capability of staff in the correctional centres. What you’ll do • Participate in the management of the business centre and manage initiatives associated with the analysis and development of policy options, responses and proposals, to meet key CSNSW objectives. • Lead and undertake research, analysis and review of complex policy issues, identifying emerging issues, and developing evidence-based options and strategies, to ensure problems are resolved and risks are mitigated. • Develop and oversight proposals for legislative and other reform to address issues of government and community concern. • Support the Director in the management and facilitation of strategic planning and reporting activities to assist the development of business plans aligned with organisational and government directions. • Provide expert advice and information to inform relevant stakeholders and support policy and strategic planning directions. • Support the Director in meeting policy and strategic planning commitments and/or roll-out of significant policy and strategic planning initiatives. • Develop and implement strategies for the monitoring and evaluation of all policy and strategic planning initiatives to identify risks and issues and ensure the achievement of desired outcomes. • Lead and facilitate internal and external stakeholder engagement, consultation and negotiation on policy issues to identify and develop solutions and make recommendations that account for relevant factors and support sound policy decisions and approaches. • Oversee the preparation of reports, briefs and correspondence to inform or respond to organisational and/or Government requests. • Provide leadership to team members, manage their performance, and provide counsel and feedback to ensure organisational and personal development objectives are achieved. What we’re looking for • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons. • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience • Driver Licence and willingness to drive and travel anywhere within NSW. • Understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal offenders in the criminal justice system. • Aboriginal cultural competence and ability to engage with multiple stakeholders both internal and external to Corrective Services NSW. • Demonstrated cultural capability, which includes lived experience, knowledge and understanding of contemporary social issues affecting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, including skills in identifying and/or responding to the diverse needs of Aboriginal people experiencing significant trauma and disadvantage. As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia’s First Nations 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. Download the role description. 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 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. 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 19 March 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT. Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Louise Lynch via email louise.lynch@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au 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 Rachel Urquhart-Secord on 02 9354 1624 or via rachel.urquhartsecord@dcj.nsw.gov.au . 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. Priority will be given to filling the role at Parramatta. For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs 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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