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 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.

THE ROLES

We have vacancies in our Darwin Office for Solicitors from entry level to highly experienced. These important roles will build on our existing capacity to travel and assist clients in communities across the Top End.

Experience in working with Aboriginal clients will be highly valued, as will an understanding of the complex legal needs of people living in remote communities in the NT.

To be successful in these positions; you will need to meet the following selection criteria:

• Hold, or are eligible for a restricted or unrestricted practising certificate in the Northern Territory, with post admission experience preferably in Family Law, Domestic Violence/ Intervention Orders, and Child Protection matters.
• Demonstrate capacity to provide an accessible and culturally sensitive legal service, and to understand the needs of culturally diverse clients, particularly in relation to Indigenous victims of family violence living in remote community settings.
• Demonstrate excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills and maintain confidentiality provisions.
• Possess a sound understanding of the litigation and dispute resolution processes relevant to Family Law, domestic violence orders, crimes compensation, child protection and other areas of law.
• Demonstrate excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills and maintain confidentiality provisions.
• Display a high level of attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work with an electronic records management system and enter accurate and timely data and use a range of computer programs.
• Commit to travel by road and or light aircraft to remote Aboriginal Communities, to undertake cultural education and support the work of the organisation.

You will possess a current ‘C’ Class driver's licence and be eligible to obtain a clear Police Check and Working with Children Clearance should you be successful in being appointed in this role.

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

OUR CULTURE

NAAFLS understands that our greatest resource is our people. We offer competitive salaries and create encouraging environments to attract and retain the best. NAAFLS is committed to providing career opportunities and a healthy work-life balance. We provide a supportive work culture and are committed to the professional development of our people by investing in ongoing training to improve performance and providing career development opportunities.

TO APPLY

Click Apply Now to submit a one-page cover letter and your current resume.

Shortlisting for these positions will commence immediately.  You are encouraged to apply promptly as applications close when suitable applicants are obtained.

A position description is attached.