Job Summary
- $89,032 - $97,031 per annum + salary packaging
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 9th May 2024
- Regional NT > Alice Springs
This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency Ltd (NAAJA) provides legal services for Indigenous people in the Northern Territory with offices in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.
We are recognised as a leading Australian legal service and have received both national and Northern Territory human rights awards for our work. We are committed to providing quality representation for our clients and bringing about long term change in the justice system.
NAAJA is a seeking a Community Legal Educator to join the Community Legal Education (CLE) team. NAAJA’s CLE work builds on many years of developed practice and expertise. The program aims to increase Aboriginal Territorians’ confidence and ability to navigate and influence the mainstream legal system. We take a community development approach to CLE and work collaboratively with community members to identify local needs, deliver CLE tailored to these needs, and build community capacity. Both our urban and remote legal education sessions are informed by principles of adult and Aboriginal learning styles and two-way learning exchanges, and our meaningful commitment to developing cultural competency.
This position will suit someone who has a high level of motivation, energy and commitment to professional excellence. There will be a level of independence and autonomy with this work and a need to collaborate effectively with a diverse team and with external stakeholders and organisations.
The position is full time and will be based in Alice Springs. Travel to communities will be subject to pre-approved travel schedules. The salary level will be negotiated and will be commensurate with the knowledge, skills and experience of the selected applicant.
This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT).
The Community Legal Educator reports to the CLE Coordinator.
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Desirable:
Please note: applicants for this position must address the selection criteria in their written application.
A position description is attached.