Job Location: Canberra & ACT
Employment Type: Part-Time
Salary: $41.33 per hour
Cadetship - Dhurrawang Aboriginal Human Rights Program
Canberra Community Law
Job description
Cadetship position in the Dhurrawang Aboriginal Human Rights Program (Dhurrawang)
- Employer: Canberra Community Law
- Duration: 1 day per week (7.5 hours) for 12 months
- Sector: Not for Profit
- Location: Face to Face in Canberra
About the Dhurrawang Aboriginal Human Rights Program (Dhurrawang)
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a First Nations led service that is making a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the ACT.
Dhurrawang is program within Canberra Community Law, an independent community legal centre. Dhurrawang provides legal assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live in Canberra and the surrounding regions regarding ACT public housing, social security, and race discrimination.
Dhurrawang works alongside clients in a way that is culturally safe, respectful and responsive to community need. The successful applicant will work within the Dhurrawang program, supporting a practice which is grounded in human rights, access to justice and community-centred advocacy.
We are seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cadet who is committed to social justice and human rights, who is in either their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of their law degree and can manage their time to work one full day (7.5 hours) per week with the Dhurrawang team.
The cadet will have the opportunity to learn about client intake, document management, advocacy, law reform and contribute to the development and delivery of community human rights education.
During the cadet’s time with Dhurrawang they will:
- Develop their communication skills;
- Under supervision, help clients with practical problems;
- Learn how to apply the law to individual circumstances;
- Gain significant experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
You will be closely supervised and supported in this role.
Canberra Community Law considers that being an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under subsection 42(d) of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT).
This is a paid position for 12 months with the possibility of an extension until the candidate completes their law degree. Your hourly rate will be $41.33.
All applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria and in person interviews will be conducted. The successful candidate will be required to complete a 3-month trial period and will need to hold a Working with Vulnerable Person Card.
Please call 02 6218 7900 with any enquiries about this position.
A Position Description including how to apply for this position is attached.
Applications close on Friday 2 October 2026 at 5pm