Employment Type: Full-time (38 hours per week)
Why Join NAAJA?
Salary: $107,584 – $114,509 per annum + 11.5% superannuation
Tax-Free Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 tax-free!
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 purpose-driven 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 day—supporting 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:
1. Represent parents and family members in child protection proceedings
2. Provide legal advice and advocacy in civil law matters
3. Undertake litigation and casework in key practice areas
4. Participate in remote legal clinics, traveling to Aboriginal communities
5. 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
1. Admitted or eligible for admission as a solicitor in NT and High Court of Australia
2. Experience in civil law litigation and casework (child protection experience highly regarded)
3. Ability to travel to remote communities for up to 4 nights as required
4. Strong communication skills with cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural competency
5. Current driver’s license & Ochre Card (Working with Children Clearance)
6. No criminal history that disqualifies legal practice employment
Why Darwin?
Experience life in the heart of the Northern Territory, where work-life 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 Torres Strait Islanders highly encouraged to apply.
For more information on the position, contact hr@naaja.org.au.
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