Principal Legal Officer

at  North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia -

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Immediate25 Apr, 2025USD 192982 Annual25 Jan, 2025N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

Posted on January 24, 2025
SCHADS Award Level: N/A
Job location at Darwin and Katherine
Remuneration: Total salary $192,982.69 (inclusive of Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8:15am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Employment Type: Full-time ongoing position (subject to funding)
Superannuation: 11.5%
Leave Entitlement: 6 weeks per annum plus 17.5% leave loading
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Special Measures: N/A
Information for Applicants: To apply please forward your responses to the Selection Criteria and a current CV to hr@naafls.com.au
Additional Information: Includes home garaging of a NAAFLS vehicle; salary packaging and a number of additional entitlements.
Closing date: 10/02/2025

ABOUT NAAFLS

NAAFLS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) and independent Family Violence Prevention Legal Service (FVPLS).
We are the only victim-based Aboriginal legal service in remote communities in the Top End region of the NT.
We have offices in Darwin (Larrakia land), Katherine (Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman land) and Nhulunbuy (Yolŋu land), and service over 40 remote communities within the Top End region spanning from the Tiwi Islands down to Lajamanu, Wadeye across to Borroloola. We provide culturally sensitive legal advice, assistance, representation, and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Top End communities who have experienced domestic, family, and sexual violence.
We offer the unique opportunity to work collaboratively alongside client support officers and case workers, which are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified roles, to ensure that our service is culturally safe and holistic.
This holistic and culturally appropriate model of service sets us apart; seeking practical community-based solutions to the most complex legal problems.
Our primary practice areas are family law, child protection, and domestic violence; though we frequently intervene in coronial inquiries, parliamentary inquiries, and other administrative or criminal proceedings as required.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Legal Practise of NAAFLS in accordance with the Risk Management Guide Operational Framework, Policies and Funding Agreement obligations.
  • Ensure NAAFLS delivers a culturally safe and appropriate service in accordance with the values and vision of the Board of Directors.
  • Support the CEO in meeting the strategic agenda for NAAFLS as set by the Board of Directors.
  • Support the CEO in developing and monitoring the organisational annual operational plan and ensure that all other core plans align with the organisation’s Strategic Plan.
  • Prove strong leadership, direction and support to the Executive Leadership Team and across the organisation.
  • Work closely with the Executive Policy Officer in the development of funding proposals, submissions, and policy positions.
  • Identify professional development opportunities for the legal team to enable upskilling and ensure CPD certificate compliance for solicitors.
  • Undertake probation reviews, annual and biannual performance reviews, and corresponding individualised staff training and development plans with the Legal Team.
  • Provide a regular report to the Directors at Board in relation to the legal practice of NAAFLS and implement Board decision in relation to the legal practice.
  • Actively participate in leading the strategic direction of the organisation as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Build a positive culture within the service which is aligned with NAAFLS’ values and Strategic Plan.
  • Participate in all staff and team meetings as required.
  • Undertake remote community travel from time to time, including overnight.
  • Undertake training/professional development as required.
  • Promote and maintain safe work practices in accordance with NAAFLS WH&S Policies and Procedures.
  • Undertake other duties as reasonably directed.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Legal Services

Legal

Legal Services

Graduate

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Darwin NT, Australia