The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency is a leading not-for-profit organisation that provides legal services and advocacy to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Northern Territory. NAAJA’s legal practice provides high quality, culturally proficient and accessible advice, casework and court advocacy in both criminal and civil law.What we offerSalary packaging options up to $18,450 per annum tax freeRemote allowance of $3,300 per annum (if applicable)Annual airfare allowance6 weeks annual leave3 weeks personal leaveAbout the roleNorth Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency is seeking a Law and Justice Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will operate alongside NAAJA’s criminal and civil law sections. It delivers a range of innovative and culturally strengthening projects, including our nationally recognised community legal education.What you’ll be doingFacilitate law & justice projects section staff to develop, implement and review yearly project plans, ensuring consistency with NAAJA’s strategic planManage and supervise law and justice projects section staffEnsure timely and effective management of the Law & Justice Projects section, including annual section planning and regular section meetings consistent with NAAJA’s Strategic Plan, and contribution to NAAJA’s reporting processes, including annual reports and board reportsAdminister the law & justice projects section budget, ensuring income and expenditure for projects are planned and managed in a strategic and sustainable manner, as well as liaison with funding bodies, and supervision of acquittal reportsLead NAAJA’s proactive advocacy at relevant NT and Commonwealth meetings, committees and forums and represent NAAJA as requiredWhat we’re looking forAdvanced tertiary qualifications in law or equivalent and significant experienceLeadership and management experience, including a capacity to develop and strengthen the skills of a diverse team of legal and non-legal staff, and creating a team environment where staff are proud of their contribution and embrace NAAJA’s strategic goalsDemonstrated commitment to Aboriginal justice issues and high-level understanding of the civil and criminal justice systems in the Northern TerritoryRequirementsAbility to obtain a satisfactory “Working with Children Clearance” (Ochre Card) upon commencementSatisfactory criminal history check and no history of disqualification from employment by a legal practiceAbility and willingness to travel to remote areasHow to applyIf you’re looking to make a lasting impact in indigenous youth justice and join a team doing meaningful work, we want to hear from you.Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Enquiries can be sent to.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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