• Senior Professional 1 (SP1) $128,551 - $143,611 plus Superannuation
• 2 Year Contract
• Darwin

About the Legal Aid NT:

Legal Aid NT is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990 (NT). Our purpose is to ensure that people in the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and disadvantaged people have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.

Legal Aid NT’s strategic goals include to seek opportunities for new ways to deliver services more efficiently and effectively, and to meet emerging and existing legal needs. In pursuing this goal, Legal Aid NT is developing a trauma informed approach to client service delivery and has employed Social Support Workers in distinct roles within legal practices and regions across Legal Aid NT offices. Social Support Workers provide individualised support and referral services to vulnerable clients in the area of practice in which they are embedded, including crime, youth justice, family law, child protection and domestic violence.

About the role:

Under the supervision of the Associate Director - Client Services, this position will lead Legal Aid NT’s Territory wide Social Support Practice and facilitate the provision of high-quality trauma informed services to a diverse client base.

The Manager, Social Support will lead the monitoring, evaluation and reporting; on the services delivered; foster and drive a positive workplace culture; and develop a program modelled on best practice.

This role will include the ongoing review, development and implementation of frameworks, policies, and procedures, at an operational level including service provision, employee development, data collection and evaluation.

About you:

The successful applicant will hold a degree in social work, psychology, or community welfare and bring extensive experience in social work practice and leadership.

You will have significant social work practice and leadership experience as a qualified Social Worker and in assisting vulnerable clients who may be experiencing, or be affected by trauma, domestic and family violence, homelessness, mental health conditions, cognitive impairment or disabilities.

You will have proven ability to develop and implement strategic projects and practice management procedures, policies and standards that support and improve the delivery and quality of social work services.

Employee benefits:

Legal Aid NT offer attractive employment benefits such as 6 weeks annual leave and salary packaging options. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.

Further Information:

A duty statement, including selection criteria can be obtained from www.legalaid.nt.gov.au.

Further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 3000 or [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Social Support Practice enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

Legal Aid NT values diversity. We encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodate people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.