Work With Us
Join us in making a difference for Aboriginal children, young people, and families across New South Wales.
Working with AbSec
AbSec staff form a hard-working and committed group. If you’re an Aboriginal person with experience in the child and family sector and a passion for supporting our communities, this could be the perfect workplace for you.
Your work here will be rewarding, impactful, and vital to our mission. If you’re ready to contribute your skills and passion to a meaningful cause, apply today and become part of AbSec! Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.
- Competitive remuneration: We value our staff and believe in fair compensation for their hard work and dedication.
- Salary packaging: Maximise your pre-tax income and make the most out of your earnings.
- Standard 35-hour work week: We believe in work-life balance and maintaining a healthy workload.
- Additional annual leave: We recognise NAIDOC Day and Sorry Day with extra leave to honor these important occasions.
- Hybrid working environment: Enjoy a friendly and supportive office with the team, and having the option to work some days at home! For applicable roles.
Most AbSec staff are based in our main Redfern office in Sydney, on Gadigal land. The office is easily accessible by train and bus, and there is car parking available in the area to make getting to work a breeze.
Before applying to work with us, please note:
- Successful applicants are required to provide a current Police Check and a Working With Children Check before commencing employment with AbSec.
- Some roles at AbSec are Indigenous identified positions, meaning only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates may apply for them. This is a genuine employment criterion in compliance with State and Commonwealth law.
- When recruiting for non-identified positions, we may still give preference to Aboriginal applicants. These applicants are likely to bring unique cultural knowledge and proficiency to the role, and employing Aboriginal people helps to reduce the gap in employment outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Current vacancies
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO as directed, to ensure that AbSec’s goals and objectives are accomplished, and operations run efficiently. This function will maintain and refine internal processes that support the CEO and coordinate internal and external resources to expedite workflow.
- Fixed-term, full-time 35-hour week, based in Sydney.
- $90,000, SCHADS Level 4, + super, commensurate with experience (NFP salary packaging available).
Chief Operating Officer
Be a key executive leader, responsible for translating AbSec’s strategic
direction into operational success. The COO ensures the organisation’s infrastructure, systems, and people are aligned and optimised to deliver on AbSec’s mission and objectives. The role is also responsible for driving alignment across all project activities to organisational strategy, overseeing project leads and fostering collaboration across teams.
- Permanent, full-time 35-hour week, based in Sydney.
- SCHADS Level 8, + super, commensurate with experience (NFP salary packaging available).
Manager, Communications and Memberships
Be responsible for the strategic communications and events of AbSec and AbSec LDC and driving the growth and retention of AbSec’s membership.. The role will undertake communication and membership strategy development, support media engagement, and work to promote AbSec’s public profile that aligns with agreed plans and priorities.
- Permanent, full-time 35-hour week, based in Sydney.
- SCHADS Level 6, + super, commensurate with experience (NFP salary packaging available).
Tips for applying to an AbSec role
Address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Interested applicants are required to address the essential criteria demonstrating their experience against each point, submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and current resume (maximum 5 pages).
Contact People & Culture
Interested in joining our team or have any questions about the opportunities available at AbSec?
We’re here to help you understand the roles we offer, the benefits of working with us, and the application process. Whether you need more information about a specific position or guidance on how to apply, our friendly and knowledgeable team is ready to assist you.
