Aboriginal Liaison Officer Team Leader

We have an opportunity for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person from the community to join our team in Hobart.

This is an identified position. TALS considers being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander as a genuine occupational requirement. We adopt the Commonwealth definition of Aboriginality.

(1) Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

(2) Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

(3) Be accepted as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which you live.

The Tasmanian Aboriginal Service (TALS) specialises in providing advice and support in the areas of criminal, civil and family law to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons living in Tasmania and does so in a culturally appropriate and supportive way. We also contribute to policy and law reform.

We are an inclusive organisation and work passionately to support Aboriginal communities across Tasmania.

About the role

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer Team Leader supports the Community Engagement Manager in leading a team of state-wide Aboriginal Liaison Officers (ALO) and assists in the delivery of their daily tasks and escalated matters.

The Team Leader will play a critical role in linking TALS and the Aboriginal communities in Tasmania. Working closely with Lawyers, they ensure clients can access the service and support they need as they navigate various legal and social challenges.

About you

• You are connected to community and have a strong understanding of the Tasmanian Aboriginal culture and have the ability to build effective and respectful relationships with members across communities and supporting organisations.

• Hold relevant qualifications such as social work, youth justice or counselling and/or demonstrated experience in case management, supporting vulnerable people.

• Have skills and experience leading and/or mentoring a team or individuals in a relevant setting.

• You understanding of the social and legal issues faced by Aboriginal communities, coupled with an ability to source and navigate solutions to assist in addressing those issues.

• Are able to develop rapport and trust with clients and stakeholder.

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, can manage your time, work with computer programs and can navigate reports and systems.

• You show initiative, resourcefulness, and personal/professional resilience and reliability.

Enjoy a 35-hour work week, access to work pool vehicles, laptop, mobile phone, and additional leave benefits

Requirements

The successful candidate will need to undergo a National Police Check and a Working with Vulnerable Persons registration. 

Travel may occur across Tasmania.

How to apply

If you would like further information about the role or a copy of the position description, please contact Lisa Lydon at ******@tals.net.au or via mobile on 0491 053 ***.

Please apply via Seek and include a copy of your Resume and a 1-page letter which highlights how you meet the essential attributes, and what you can do to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people living in Tasmania. Please also provide information about your Aboriginality.

Applicants who do not prepare this letter will not be contacted.

Applications close - 5pm Sunday 28 September 2026

*Note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may be progressed prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.