Community Legal Education Coordinator
Community Legal Education Coordinator
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Job Description
Lead community-driven legal education that makes a real difference across the NT
About NAAJA
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency Ltd (NAAJA) is one of Australias leading Aboriginal legal services. With offices in Darwin Palmerston Katherine Tennant Creek and Alice Springs we deliver high-quality legal assistance advocacy and education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our work is recognised nationally with awards for human rights and crime prevention. We are committed to justice fairness and long-term change through quality representation education law reform and community-led solutions.
We provide:
- A competitive salary
- Generous leave 6 weeks annual 17.5% loading 3 weeks personal leave and more
- Access up to $18550 tax free salary packaging
- Professional development opportunities
- Be part of a nationally recognised legal service
About the Role
The Community Legal Educator Coordinator leads the design delivery and evaluation of Community Legal Education (CLE) across the Northern Territory. With a focus on the Night Patrol CLE program youll ensure education is accessible culturally responsive and outcome driven.
This is a leadership role where youll guide a skilled team build strong relationships with communities and help shape best practice CLE delivery in both urban and remote settings.
What Youll Be Doing
- Develop and implement NAAJAs CLE plan in line with strategic goals and funding agreements
- Lead and support a team delivering innovative community-based legal education
- Build connections with communities and Law and Justice groups tailoring CLE to local needs
- Oversee CLE publications workshops and digital resources
- Ensure quality control reporting compliance and best practice delivery
- Represent NAAJA in external forums and champion the role of CLE in justice reform
What Youll Bring
- Diploma/degree in law or equivalent experience in the justice system
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Proven experience in community engagement and cross-cultural communication
- High-level knowledge of NT civil and criminal justice systems
- Understanding of best practice CLE delivery in the NT context
- Commitment to NAAJAs cultural competency framework
- Willingness to travel including to remote communities
- NT Ochre Card (or ability to obtain) criminal history clearance and NT drivers licence
This is your opportunity to lead a team making a real impact on access to justice in the NT.
Apply now and be part of creating change with NAAJA.
For any questions please contact
Applications close: 15 October 2025.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
