Senior Leadership Role - Specialist Women's Legal Service
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Principal Legal Officer to join our team in Katherine, Northern Territory.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice, casework, and representation in complex and/or litigious matters, with a focus on trauma-informed support and culturally safe practice.
This is a senior leadership role that offers opportunities for career development and growth, working closely with the Principal Legal Officer to manage day-to-day legal operations and lead the legal team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality legal advice and casework in areas including domestic, family and sexual violence, child protection, and family law
* Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, including onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development
* Act as the Principal Legal Officer during periods of absence
* Lead legal outreach services within Katherine and across remote communities
* Design and deliver community legal education workshops and resources
* Strengthen relationships with legal, government, and community stakeholders
* Contribute to internal strategy, compliance, risk, and funding reporting processes
* Regular travel for outreach activities, including overnight stays where required
Requirements:
* Admitted as a solicitor in Australia and eligible to hold a Northern Territory Practising Certificate
* Minimum 4 years post-admission legal experience in a relevant practice area
* Leadership and mentoring experience within a legal practice
* Expertise working within the fields of DFSV, family law or child protection, and familiarity with NT legislation or ability to upskill
* Demonstrated ability to work in trauma-informed, culturally responsive ways
* Experience working with Aboriginal communities and a commitment to cultural safety
* Excellent legal writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Valid Working with Children's Check (Ochre Card), National Police Clearance, and Manual Driver's Licence
About You:
To succeed in this role, you must be a people-centred, values-based leader who builds strong relationships, fosters trust, and creates clarity and steadiness in changing situations.
You lead by example, are dedicated to the development of your team, and handle challenges with efficiency, fairness, and transparency.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone ready to deepen their leadership skills while making a meaningful impact in women's access to justice across the NT.
We Offer:
* A competitive salary and benefits package
* Relocation assistance and remote area expense reimbursement
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
* A supportive and inclusive work environment
About Us:
We are a specialist women's legal service based in Katherine, Northern Territory, on Jawoyn, Wardaman, and Dagoman country.
We provide trauma-informed and culturally safe legal support to women and gender-diverse people across the Big Rivers Region.
We work at all levels – with individuals, within communities, and across systems – to create lasting change.
We take a holistic approach that supports clients through wraparound, client-centred service delivery in collaboration with our internal support team and external stakeholders.