about us:

NAAJA provides legal aid for Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, with offices in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.

We are considered to be 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. Our staff are motivated, dedicated and do work that matters.

NAAJA has an exciting Indigenous ThroughCare Program which assists Aboriginal people leaving prison and youth detention through the provision of trauma informed and culturally aware pre and post release case management support.

the role on offer:

The Intensive Case Manager – Youth provides intensive case management support to young people in contact with the criminal justice system. The Intensive Case Manager will work with NAAJA’s wider youth team to help young people avoid detention and provide pre and post-release support to those leaving the Alice Springs Youth Detention Centre.

They will assist young people to address their diverse needs including rehabilitation, housing, employment, health, life skills, reconnection to family and community, social connectedness, education, and training.

The right candidate will have:

• Passion for and expertise in case management and advocacy
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• A commitment to social justice

in return:

 The position offers attractive employment benefits including:

• Salary of PSO3.1 $66,766 to PSO4.1 $74,961 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Salary packaging options
• 6 weeks annual leave per year with leave loading
• Annual airfare
• Remote allowance

interested?

To submit your application, please click Apply Now. 

Please refer to the complete Position Description attached below.