Women's Rights Lawyer/Solicitor (Civil Law) (w/ Relocation Assistance!)

Scout Talent; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Community Legal Centre in Central Australia seeks a Women's Rights Lawyer/Solicitor to provide legal support to women impacted by Domestic and Family Violence. Join a dedicated team in Tennant Creek, with a competitive salary and relocation assistance. Make a real difference in the lives of women and children while experiencing a vibrant community.

Benefits

Relocation assistance up to $3,000

Six weeks annual leave + 12 days personal leave

Salary Packaging options

Paid professional development

Employee wellbeing focus

Qualifications

• Experience working with CALD and First Nations backgrounds.
• Understanding of civil law, particularly in relation to Domestic and Family Violence.
• Commitment to social justice and equality.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation in civil law matters.
• Engage in outreach work, including remote travel.
• Maintain legal files and ensure administrative compliance.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Gestion du temps

Sensibilité culturelle

Education

Certificat de pratique dans le Territoire du Nord

1 an d'expérience post-admission

Job description

Women's Rights Lawyer/Solicitor (Civil Law) (w/ Relocation Assistance!)

Competitive salary + 12% super & great benefits!

Empower women and children through life-changing legal support.

Enjoy a competitive salary, 12% super, 6 weeks leave, and generous salary packaging!

Make a difference from Tennant Creek – relocation support and a thriving team await you.

About Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS)

Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS) is a dynamic Community Legal Centre catering to women in Central Australia and the Barkly Region, with offices in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. Specialising in assisting women affected by Domestic and Family Violence, CAWLS adopts a holistic and culturally safe approach, offering services such as law reform, legal representation, client support, financial counselling, and community legal education.

Join a supportive legal team of multicultural women from all across Australia who are dedicated to the mission of CAWLS to enable, educate, and empower women in navigating the legal system, and ensure the respect and consideration of women's rights.

To learn more about us, please visit: https://cawls.org.au/

See the Impact Firsthand

Want to understand the kind of work you’ll be part of at CAWLS?

Explore our Impact Report to see how we:

Supported over 1,500 women across Central Australia and the Barkly Region

Launched new services like School Lawyers and Criminal Law outreach

Partnered with health, education and community organisations to create real change

Join a team making a measurable difference in the lives of women and families every day.

About the Opportunity

Due to ongoing organisational growth, Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS) has a newly available opportunity for a full-time Civil Lawyer/Solicitor (Women’s Rights) to join our team in Tennant Creek, NT, on a 2-year contract.

This role provides legal advice, representation, and holistic support to CAWLS clients across a range of civil law matters. The role reports to the Senior Management Team and contributes to the overall success of the organisation.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Providing legal advice, representation, and referrals across areas including family law, domestic violence, tenancy, and employment

Representing clients in courts and tribunals, including as a duty lawyer

Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver holistic, trauma-informed support

Participating in outreach work, including occasional remote travel

Delivering community legal education and building legal literacy

Building partnerships and engaging with community-based organisations

Participating in law reform and advocacy projects

Maintaining legal files, reports, and administrative compliance

Undertaking professional development and contributing to internal staff training

To read the full position description, please click here.

About You

To qualify, you will need to be eligible to hold a Practising Certificate in the Northern Territory. A minimum of 1 year of post-admission experience in an Australian legal practice is also desirable.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and/or First Nations backgrounds

Knowledge of general civil law matters, particularly Domestic and Family Violence

Prior experience in Community Legal Centres and familiarity with the CLASS database

Strong understanding of legal, economic, and social issues affecting women in Central Australia

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong teamwork and independent work skills, well-developed time management skills, and a commitment to social justice and equality. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to simplify legal jargon, and a personal commitment to reflection and self-care to build resilience and minimise the impact of vicarious trauma.

This is a vital role for a passionate and dedicated legal practitioner who wants to make a real difference in the lives of women and children — empowering them to live with dignity, safety, and respect.

Please note: This is a female-identified position under Sections 30 and 34 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. You must also hold (or be eligible to obtain) a current NT Driver’s Licence, Ochre Card, and National Police Check.

You must also hold, or be able to obtain, a current NT Driver’s Licence, NT Ochre Card, and pass a National Police Check.

About the Benefits

You will receive a competitive base salary plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience), along with a great host of benefits, including:

Relocation assistance up to $3,000 and support provided to make Tennant Creek your new home

Six weeks annual leave + additional 12 days personal leave

Salary Sacrificing options

A supportive work environment with plenty of on-the-job training

Paid professional development and upskilling opportunities

High priority focus on employee wellbeing

Team bonding events and great company spirit and culture

Mentorship and training programmes

Ready to Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful systemic change in a region where your impact truly matters. If you are passionate about supporting women and fostering safe, empowered communities, we’d love to hear from you.

The position is subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period.

If you're looking for the chance to bring your skills to a passionate not-for-profit organisation, that's supporting the women who need it most, don't wait - Apply Now!

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