ABOUT NAAFLS

NAAFLS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) and independent Family Violence Prevention Legal Service (FVPLS).

We are the only victim-based Aboriginal legal service in remote communities in the Top End region of the NT.

We have offices in Darwin (Larrakia land), Katherine (Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman land) and Nhulunbuy (Yolŋu land), and service over 40 remote communities within the Top End region spanning from the Tiwi Islands down to Lajamanu, Wadeye across to Borroloola. We provide culturally sensitive legal advice, assistance, representation, and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Top End communities who have experienced domestic, family, and sexual violence.

We offer a holistic and culturally appropriate model of service which sets us apart; seeking practical community-based solutions to the most complex legal problems.

Our primary practice areas are family law, child protection, and domestic violence; though we frequently intervene in coronial inquiries, parliamentary inquiries, and other administrative or criminal proceedings as required.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This newly created position will manage the administration of NAAFLS electronic records and statistical information system, Actionstep. This system is used for file management of legal and non-legal support files and to capture statistical information relating to client demographics, stakeholder engagement and the provision of community legal education sessions. The Data and Evaluation Officer will administrate Actionstep, leading further research and development of data capture and reporting through this system.

The Data and Evaluation Officer will work in conjunction with the Executive Team at NAAFLS to contribute to the evidence-base of NAAFLS work through research and evaluation activities.

To be successful in this position; you will need to meet the following selection criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Degree in relevant discipline) and/or experience is essential.
• Highly organised and thorough, with a strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of diverse qualitative and qualitative research methodologies and evaluation approaches.
• Demonstrate experience in monitoring, analysing, interpreting and reporting on data, including the use of tools such as client databases and systems.
• Possess effective communication skills to visualise data in a way that tells a story about NAAFLS work and impact.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and respond appropriately to demands and challenges.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in a service delivery environment.
• Ability to perform as a reliable, productive and constructive team member and the ability to also work autonomously.

Additional information about NAAFLS is available on our website www.naafls.com.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.