Senior Civil Lawyer Child Protection
Senior Civil Lawyer Child Protection
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Job Description
Location: Darwin Northern Territory
Employment Type: Fulltime 38 hours per week)
Why Join NAAJA
Salary: $107584 $114509 per annum 11.5 superannuation
TaxFree Salary Packaging: Up to $18550 taxfree!
Generous Leave: 6 weeks annual leave 17.5 leave loading
Career Growth: Professional development & travel opportunities
Cultural Immersion: Work directly with Aboriginal communities
About NAAJA Join a purposedriven team
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) is the largest justice and legal service in the Northern Territory. We provide vital support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people right across the Northern Territory. With offices in Darwin Palmerston Katherine Tennant Creek and Alice Springs we are passionate about delivering justice services while driving meaningful change in the legal system.
At NAAJA you will make a difference every daysupporting operations that help deliver legal services to some of the most vulnerable and remote communities in Australia.
About the Role
As a Civil Lawyer Child Protection you will:
Represent parents and family members in child protection proceedings
Provide legal advice and advocacy in civil law matters
Undertake litigation and casework in key practice areas
Participate in remote legal clinics traveling to Aboriginal communities
Identify and advocate for policy and law reform
This role is perfect for a lawyer with a strong commitment to social justice cultural awareness and the ability to navigate complex legal landscapes with compassion.
What we are looking for Key criteria
Admitted or eligible for admission as a solicitor in NT and High Court of Australia
Experience in civil law litigation and casework (child protection experience highly regarded)
Ability to travel to remote communities for up to 4 nights as required
Strong communication skills with cultural sensitivity and crosscultural competency
Current drivers license & Ochre Card (Working with Children Clearance)
No criminal history that disqualifies legal practice employment
Why Darwin
Experience life in the heart of the Northern Territory where worklife balance is truly achievable. No traffic jams incredible landscapes and a vibrant cultural experience await you. Experience breathtaking natural landscapes like Uluru Katherine Gorge Leitchfield National Park and the Mataranka Hot Springs. This is an opportunity for both professional growth and adventure.
Ready for your next adventure Apply today!
If you are ready to ditch the traffic take on a diverse and rewarding role and contribute to a meaningful mission we want to hear from you!
Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islanders highly encouraged to apply
For more information on the position contact
Applications close Friday 11 April 2025
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
