Use your legal skills to support at-risk youth and their families in Central Australia
Enjoy a market-competitive salary, 12% super, 6 weeks leave, and generous salary packaging
Make a lasting impact – community-centred practice, remote outreach, and student-focused engagement
About Central Australian Women's Legal Service (CAWLS)
Central Australian Women's Legal Service (CAWLS)
is a dynamic
Community Legal Centre
catering to women in Central Australia and the Barkly Region, with offices in
Alice Springs
and
Tennant Creek
. Specialising in assisting women affected by Domestic and Family Violence, CAWLS adopts a holistic and culturally safe approach, offering services such as law reform, legal representation, client support, financial counselling, and community legal education.
Join a supportive legal team
of multicultural women from all across Australia who are dedicated to the mission of CAWLS to
enable, educate, and empower women
in navigating the legal system, and ensure the respect and consideration of women's rights.
See the Impact Firsthand
Want to understand the kind of work you'll be part of at CAWLS?
Explore our Impact Report to see how we:
Supported over 1,500 women across Central Australia and the Barkly Region
Launched new services like School Lawyers and Criminal Law outreach
Partnered with health, education and community organisations to create real change
Join a team making a measurable difference in the lives of women and families every day.
About the Opportunity
Central Australian Women's Legal Service (CAWLS) is looking for a full-time
Youth Lawyer, Educator
based in
Alice Springs, NT
.
This unique position is partially based at Centralian Senior College, and delivers legal support, education and advocacy to students, staff and families — with remote outreach a core component.
Responsibilities include:
Delivering legal advice, case work and referrals to students and families
Preparing and facilitating tailored community legal education sessions
Providing legal support in partnership with the School Wellbeing Team
Conducting remote outreach to engage with and support regional schools
Advocating in collaboration with school and CAWLS colleagues
Collecting and analysing case data using internal systems
Supporting school staff to respond to DFSV disclosures and access barriers
Addressing legal issues impacting students' educational engagement
About You
To qualify, you will need to be
eligible to hold a Practising Certificate in the Northern Territory
.
Experience in legal practice
, particularly with vulnerable youth or in school/community settings, will be highly regarded.
Desirable skills and background include:
Experience working in legal settings relevant to DFSV, family or youth law
Experience delivering legal education or community programs in schools
Ability to develop tailored legal education and training resources
Familiarity with CALD and First Nations communities
Strong understanding of legal, economic and social barriers facing youth
The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy, adaptability and a passion for working in innovative, non-traditional legal settings.
Please note:
This is a
female-identified position
under Sections 30 and 34 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. You must also hold (or be eligible to obtain) a
current NT Driver's Licence
,
Ochre Card
, and
National Police Check
.
About the Benefits
You will receive a competitive base salary plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience), along with a outstanding host of benefits, including:
Relocation assistance up to $3,000 and support provided to make Alice Springs your new home
Six weeks annual leave + an additional 12 days personal leave
Salary Sacrificing options
A supportive work environment with plenty of on-the-job training
Paid professional development and upskilling opportunities
High priority focus on employee wellbeing
Team bonding events and great company spirit and culture
Mentorship and training programmes
Ready to Apply?
Apply Now
to make a real difference in Central Australia.
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📌 Youth Lawyer, Educator (Female Identified)
🏢 Employment Office Australia
📍 Alice Springs