North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service (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.

NAAFLS is entering an exciting phase in growth and development. We are seeking a Principal Legal Officer to join our team and be an important part of our journey forward.

We offer the unique opportunity to work collaboratively alongside client support officers and case workers, which are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified roles, to ensure that our service is culturally safe and holistic.

This holistic and culturally appropriate model of service 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.

If you have 5+ years post admission experience, eligibility to obtain an unrestricted Practising Certificate in the Northern Territory and a passion be a part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of Aboriginal people in remote communities in the Top End of the NT, this is the role for you.

A position description is attached.

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