Job description
Agency NT Police Force Work unit Police Legal
Job title Lawyer Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Darwin
Position number 47607 RTF Closing 22/09/2025
Contact officer Sandy Lau, Senior Director on or
About the agency
Apply online
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide high quality legal advice and legislative reform proposals on matters relevant to the Northern Territory Police Force.
Context statement
The Police Legal Unit provides legal advice and services to the Commissioner of Police.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, efficient and accurate legal advice and opinions on legal matters, court proceedings, legislative reform and policy
related matters which impact on policing and emergency services.
1. Undertake research and analysis on legislation, policy and operational matters.
2. Participate in the development of legal policy and complex legislative amendments.
3. Prepare Cabinet Submissions, ministerial briefing papers and correspondence.
4. Report to the Executive Director of Police Legal on the progress of matters.
5. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Prepare and present legal concepts, positions or factual analyses clearly
and correctly.
1. Organise work to manage priorities effectively and meet deadlines.
2. Accept responsibility for the content and presentation of all documents produced.
3. Maintain a high level of knowledge of relevant areas of the law and of relevant practices and procedures.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Admission to practice as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory or eligibility for such admission
(any person eligible for admission will be required to be admitted if appointed to this position).
2. Proven experience in the practice of law in the relevant fields.
3. Well-developed conceptual, analytical and collaborative skills to manage a wide range of organisational issues and in researching
and evaluating issues, defining options and preparing recommendations for scrutiny at the Executive, Ministerial and
Government level.
1. Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing
and changing priorities.
1. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with influence, negotiate and
resolve conflict, and prepare briefings, statements, position papers and submissions.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of the Agency and its functions and services provided.
2. Experience in providing legal advice to a Government Agency.
1. Experience in legislative reform or Cabinet processes.
Further information
The successful applicant must consent to a check by police of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm they have no
significant criminal history record.
Approved: September 2025 A/ Deputy CEO Lisa Wilson
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Job description
Agency NT Police Force Work unit Police Legal
Job title Senior Lawyer Designation Senior Professional Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 47607 RTF Closing 22/09/2025
Contact officer Sandy Lau, Senior Director on or
About the agency
Apply online
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide high quality legal advice and legislative reform proposals on matters relevant to the Northern Territory Police Force.
Context statement
The Police Legal Unit provides legal advice and services to the Commissioner of Police.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high legal advice and opinions on legal matters, court proceedings, legislative reform and policy related matters which
impact on policing and emergency services.
1. Manage and oversee major/complex legislative reform projects on behalf of NTPF, including the development of new
legislation.
1. Develop and implement legislative reform proposals from the initial concept stages to implementation and communication of
amendments and reforms.
1. Prepare high quality cabinet submissions, ministerial and other documents for the Legislative Assembly.
2. Assist with day-to-day management of the Police Legal Unit, including supervision of junior lawyers.
3. Manage requests for legal services to ensure all legal obligations for NTPF are met.
4. Maintain a high-level of knowledge of relevant areas of the law and of relevant practices and procedures.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Admission to practice as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory or eligibility for such admission
(any person eligible for admission will be required to be admitted if appointed to this position).
2. Demonstrated ability to provide high-level legal advice on complex and diverse legal issues, as well as the ability to identify legal
issues and risks.
3. High level organisational skills, including the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing and
changing priorities.
4. High level communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with influence, negotiate and resolve
conflict, and prepare briefings, statements, position papers and submissions.
5. Demonstrated commitment to the ongoing development and mentoring of junior lawyers, providing guidance on legal issues
and identifying appropriate development opportunities as they arise.
Desirable
1. Experience in providing legal advice to a Government Agency.
1. Experience in legislative reform or Cabinet processes.
2. Legal advocacy experience.
Further information
The successful applicant must consent to a check by police of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm they have no
significant criminal history record.