Aboriginal Family Law Practitioner – Remote & Impactful

Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit; Katherine; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $30,000 Salary packaging

Remote Area Allowance: $3,900 (single)

6 weeks annual leave + 1 week shutdown

17.5% leave loading

$1,200 airfare reimbursement (after 12

NT Practising Certificate andInsurance

Fully funded professional development

15 days personal leave, 10 days carer

18 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

15% total Super (12% + 3% top-up)

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit (CAAFLU) invites applications for multiple full-time Legal Practitioners across Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, NT. You will provide culturally appropriate legal advice and representation in DVO, Victims of Crime, and related areas, working with Community Engagement Workers to deliver wrap-around support.

This role suits lawyers who value advocacy and meaningful client outcomes, with training, relocation assistance, and a supportive team in

Qualifications

• Eligible to hold a restricted or unrestricted legal practising certificate in the Northern Territory.
• Around 2+ years of post-admission legal experience will be highly regarded.
• Trauma-informed practice and DFSV/Family Law exposure valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally appropriate legal advice and representation in DVO, Victims of Crime, with occasional Child Protection and Family Law matters.
• Collaborate with Community Engagement Workers to deliver wrap-around legal and non-legal support.
• Manage case files, records, and contribute to outreach and law reform initiatives.
• Deliver Community Legal Education and build relationships with external stakeholders.
• Travel to remote communities to support clients and engage with communities.

Skills

Trauma-informed legal practice

DVO/Family Law experience

Aboriginal community engagement

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Legal Practising Certificate (NT)

Job description

The Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit (CAAFLU) invites applications for multiple full-time Legal Practitioners across Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, NT. You will provide culturally appropriate legal advice and representation in DVO, Victims of Crime, and related areas, working with Community Engagement Workers to deliver wrap-around support.

This role suits lawyers who value advocacy and meaningful client outcomes, with training, relocation assistance, and a supportive team in