Senior Criminal Administration Officer

Senior Criminal Administration Officer

Alice Springs Full-Time $96262..58

Ready to Make a Difference Lead. Support. Coordinate. Make an impact.

Join NAAJA and play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality criminal law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Northern Territory.

As our Senior Criminal Administration Officer you wont just keep things organised youll be at the centre of a busy Criminal Law team helping to coordinate administrative services support solicitors mentor and guide administration staff and ensure our clients receive an accessible professional and efficient service.

What youll be doing

No two days will look the same. You will:

• Help lead and support the Criminal Administration team.
• Mentor train and guide junior administration staff.
• Coordinate criminal law referrals across offices and with external agencies.
• Support the collection of data and statistics across NAAJAs Criminal Law practice.
• Support lawyers and the Criminal Law team with efficient accurate and high-quality administration.
• Be a key point of contact for clients staff the private profession and external agencies.
• Help ensure consistency in administrative processes and service delivery across the Territory.

About You

Youre an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to keep people priorities and processes on track.

Youll bring:

• Strong administrative organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience supporting and guiding other team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence working with clients and a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience in reception file management and general office procedures.
• The ability to manage competing priorities work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong computer and typing skills.
• A genuine understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures communities and the issues impacting people within the justice system.

Why NAAJA

At NAAJA your work has purpose.

Our team provides legal assistance and justice services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Northern Territory. We are committed to delivering quality representation advocating for our clients and contributing to meaningful long-term change in the justice system.

In return youll enjoy:

Purposeful work.

Make a genuine difference in the lives of our clients and communities.

A supportive team.

Work alongside passionate people committed to justice advocacy and positive change.

Grow your career.

Access professional development and on-the-job training and support.

Great benefits.

• $96262..58
• Salary packaging up to $18550 tax free
• 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 3 weeks personal leave and cultural leave more in accordance with Enterprise Agreement
• staff discounts with organisations partnered with NAAJA

Be Part of Something Bigger

If youre an experienced administrator ready to step into a senior role where your leadership organisation and support can make a real difference wed love to hear from you.

Join NAAJA. Support justice. Strengthen communities. Make an impact.

Apply today and help shape a fairer justice system for tomorrow.

How to Apply

Applicants for this position must submit:

• A current resume; and
• A cover letter addressing the essential criteria outlined under What Were Looking For.

For enquiries please contact

**Please note: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted. **

Applications close: 11 September 2026