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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 opportunity for a Principal Legal Officer to join our Executive Management team in Darwin.

The Principal Legal Officer (PLO) is a key executive leadership position with responsibility for leading the effective delivery of legal services across the Northern Territory and supporting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the strategic leadership and management of the organisation. The PLO, under the direction of the CEO, is responsible for ensuring that the legal practice meets all statutory, funding requirements whilst also aligning with the organisation’s strategic and operational plans.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in relevant areas of law, including as an advocate
• Demonstrated capacity for high-level leadership and management
• Excellent communication skills and cross-cultural awareness

The positions offer attractive employment benefits including:

• Salary commensurate with experience + superannuation
• Salary packaging options
• 6 weeks annual leave per year with leave loading
• Annual airfare

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Applicants for this position must address the selection criteria in their written application, which should be submitted by clicking Apply Now.

Duty Statement: 220911 PLO Duty Statement