Job description
Agency NT Police Force Work unit Police Legal
Job title Lawyer Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Darwin
Position number 40605 RTF Closing 22/09/2025
Contact officer Sandy Lau, A/ Executive 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, services to the Commissioner of Police, and responds to a high volume of
summonses, subpoenas and court orders for production of documents from a variety of courts dealing with a wide range
of legal proceedings.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, efficient and accurate legal advice and opinions, on matters which relate to policing matters, and
information sharing and collaboration between the federal family law and state and territory child protection and family
violence systems.
1. Report to the Executive Director of Police Legal on the progress of matters.
2. Undertake research and analysis on legislation, policy and operational matters.
3. 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. Ability to understands and apply legislation such as the Family Law Act 1978 (Cth), Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and Information
Act 2002 (NT) or similar.
3. Ability to use analytical skills and identify solutions to problems.
1. Ability to cope with pressure and to work as part of a team.
2. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
3. Ability to effectively negotiate and to communicate in a professional manner.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of the Agency and its functions and services provided.
2. A minimum of 12 months experience in the practice of law in relevant or related fields.
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 Lawyer Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Darwin
Position number 40605 RTF Closing 22/09/2025
Contact officer Sandy Lau, A/ Executive 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, services to the Commissioner of Police, and responds to a high volume of
summonses, subpoenas and court orders for production of documents from a variety of courts dealing with a wide range of
legal proceedings.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, efficient and accurate legal advice and opinions, on matters which relate to policing matters, and
information sharing and collaboration between the federal family law and state and territory child protection and family
violence systems.
1. Report to the Executive Director of Police Legal on the progress of matters.
2. Undertake research and analysis on legislation, policy and operational matters.
3. 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. Understanding of and ability to apply legislation such as the Family Law Act 1978 (Cth), Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and
Information Act 2002 (NT) or similar.
4. Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage
competing and changing priorities.
5. 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.
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.