Nt Legal Aid Careers

The Commission has a number of professional, technical and administrative positions which are published from time to time on our website. If you express an interest in working with the Commission, we may retain your data for a period of 6 months and inform you if a relevant position is advertised. If you wish to express your interest, you can do so by providing a cover letter, your CV and, if applicable, an indication of the preferred jurisdiction and region for which you wish to be considered, and by sending humanresources@legalaid.nt.gov.au by email. About the Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission: The Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission NT Legal Aid is an independent statutory body established under the Legal Aid Act 1990. Our goal is to ensure that the people of the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and that disadvantaged people have access to quality legal services, and to maintain a fair Northern Territory and a national justice system. Benefits: NT Legal Aid offers attractive benefits such as 6 weeks of annual leave and salary packages. While the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture focused on meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory. Additional information: A statement of duties, including selection criteria, can be obtained from www.legalaid.nt.gov.au or here You have a good understanding of culturally safe and appropriate employment, development and retention strategies and practices in the workplace. They are able to develop and implement strategic projects and practice management procedures, policies and standards that support and improve the delivery and quality of legal and social support services. Led by the Lawyer as Director of the Civil Law Practice, you will provide high-quality legal advice, legal education and legal assistance in a range of civil law matters and carry out related advocacy, policy and legal reform work.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the First Nations Services Project Officer will undertake a two-year project to strengthen the Northern Territory Legal Aid strategic and operational activities related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service delivery. How to apply: To be considered for this position, candidates must attach a CV and an explanation of the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages). About you: You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build collaborative relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and communicate effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with vulnerable people from diverse backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse peoples and First Nations peoples, are critical to your success in this role. This position is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and is a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (NT). Information on job opportunities at the Commission is available here. Criminal Law Lawyer – Alice Springs Criminal Law Practice How to Apply: To be considered for the position, candidates must submit a recent resume and cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected]. Position: Chief Administrative Officer – Criminal Law Practice This role includes the development and review of frameworks, policies and procedures at the operational level, including service delivery and the recruitment, development and retention of employees. Three lawyers had the opportunity to join our busy criminal practice in our Darwin office. Administers, coordinates and supervises the provision of administrative services, including the day-to-day administrative operations of the Darwin Criminal Law Practice.

NT Legal Aid values diversity. We encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodate people with disabilities through appropriate workplace adjustments. You will have high administrative and secretarial skills, including attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality, solve problems and identify sensitive issues, while having the ability to lead a team and manage administrative staff in the practice of criminal justice.