Senior Community Legal Education Coordinator

Darwin - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 139806 - 139806

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Senior 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

Lead community-driven legal education that makes a real difference across the NT About NAAJAThe 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-q...