ABOUT NAAFLS

NAAFLS is a non-government Aboriginal Corporation providing legal advice, representation and community legal education to Aboriginal people living in Communities and small towns across the Top End of the NT. We provide advice and representation to victims of Domestic Violence, including Family Law clients and to victims who are the subject of Child Protection Applications or Orders. Other work includes Victims of Crime Compensation Claims and assistance and support with housing applications.

NAAFLS has offices in Darwin, Katherine and Nhulunbuy and assists clients in over 44 remote communities. Regular travel to these communities is predominantly in line with the Darwin and Katherine Court Circuit calendars and requires our team to stay overnight on community for up to two trips of 2-4 days per month.

Teams consist of a Solicitor and Case Worker who provide a wrap around holistic service to our vulnerable clients to ensure they are fully supported through their journey.

THE ROLE

• Lead staff recruitment, orientation and induction; identify professional development opportunities with Support Team staff; to identify career progression.
• Conduct probation reviews, annual and biannual performance reviews, and corresponding individualised staff training and development plans with the Support Team.
• Provide training, coaching and mentoring to the Support Team.
• Lead teams in reflective practice sessions, support decision-making processes, service planning sessions, supervision and staff development activities.
• Review, monitor and audit case loads to ensure client services are being delivered in line with NAAFLS policies and procedures.
• Assist the CEO to ensure service delivery and operational policy and procedures are being consistently and accurately updated, implemented and adhered to.
• Work within NAAFLS Executive Team to establish and maintain strong working partnerships with partner organisations to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to First Nations people engaged with the service.
• Ensure client data is being gathered and stored on Actionstep to ensure collection of accurate information relating to KPI indicators.
• Build a positive culture within the service which is aligned with NAAFLS’ values and Strategic Plan.
• Undertake remote community travel from time to time, including overnight.
• Undertake interstate travel from time to time.

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.

For further information about working at NAAFLS, visit www.naafls.com.au or email [email protected] using the subject line: Therapeutic Practice Lead application via EthicalJobs.

The selection criteria is available on the position description attached.