Client Support Case Worker (Adult)
· Administrative Officer 5 / Professional 2 (AO5/P2) $88,297 - $107,554 plus Superannuation
· 2 Year Contract
· Alice Springs
About the Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission:
The Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission (NT Legal Aid) is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990. Our purpose is to ensure that people in the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and disadvantaged people have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.
About the role:
Under the supervision of the Manager of Social Support and in collaboration with the Managing Solicitor of the Alice Springs office, the Client Support Case Worker provides individualised support and referral services to vulnerable clients engaged with the legal practices of Legal Aid NT, to ensure they receive appropriate non-legal support services.
About you:
The position requires a self-motivated person who has had experience working with vulnerable people and will focus on providing information, support, and assistance in referring people to appropriate services including accommodation, counselling, and rehabilitation services. The successful applicant will require an understanding of the criminal justice system and how it relates to vulnerable people. On-going training will be provided in relation to specific legal issues.
Employee benefits:
NT Legal Aid offer attractive employment benefits such as 6 weeks annual leave and salary packaging options. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a supportive team culture that values and promotes work/life balance, and a value driven work environment.
How to apply:
To be considered for the role, applicants are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages) and copies of your tertiary qualifications.
Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au by 4pm Tuesday, 22 April 2025.
Further Information:
A duty statement, including selection criteria can be obtained from www.legalaid.nt.gov.au
Further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 3000 or recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au
NT Legal Aid values diversity. We encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodate people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.