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Organisation : North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service

Location : Darwin

Work type : Full-time

Sector : Community Support Services, Families, Indigenous, Law, Justice & Human Rights

Salary type : Annual Package

Application closing date : 9 Apr, 2018

About the organisation

Organisation Name : North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service
North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service is a non-government Aboriginal organisation offering legal services and support to victims of family violence and sexual assault. The primary focus of NAAFLS is to provide culturally appropriate assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and children who are victims of domestic and family violence, including sexual abuse. NAAFLS works in accordance to the Family Violence Prevention Legal Services “Operational Framework”. Services available to clients include: • Legal advice and casework assistance in areas relating to domestic and family violence, care and protection of children, victims of crime compensation, family law, wills, superannuation, housing and debt management. • Information support and referral services. • Community legal education. • Prevention of family violence initiatives. • Law reform. • Trauma informed counselling.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, well-organised, and enthusiastic Solicitor with a focus on enhancing the lives of our clients to join our busy legal team on a permanent full time basis.

You will hold, or be eligible for a restricted or unrestricted practising certificate in the Northern Territory. You will be working alongside an enthusiastic and dynamic team to deliver services to North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service clients.

You will have strong negotiation skills, well developed written and verbal communication skills, be able to work efficiently, both in a team and autonomously, and possess excellent time management and organisational skills.  Additionally, you’ll have a sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture.

The successful candidate will demonstrate solid experience in a similar position, particularly working with aboriginal people in a social services environment.   Experience providing best practice in family law and advocating for marginalised communities along with experience working collaboratively and developing rapport with a range of stakeholders including aboriginal people living in remote communities is required.

 

What’s in it for you?

In return, we offer a safe and productive work environment as well as the opportunity to make a difference in our communities. The successful candidate will be provided with a mobile phone, surface pro, maximum travel allowance, Time off in Lieu, six weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave, uniform, extensive training and career development opportunities, on top of an attractive annual salary.

As a not-for-profit organisation all staff are entitled to salary sacrifice, this will increase your take home pay. 

All this while traveling to some of the most remote and picturesque places, the top end has to offer.

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage. 

 

NAAFLS is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of cultural diversity.  We employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client’s individual needs. For this reason Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

The Top End

The Top End is home to Darwin, Australia’s only tropical capital city. Darwin is arguably one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan cities with a population consisting of more than 60 nationalities. The city’s multicultural mix is highlighted by its many exciting cultural festivals and weekly food and craft markets. There are plenty of activities to keep you entertained including the Deckchair Cinema, sailing, museums and shopping centres as well as being nearby Litchfield National Park and Kakadu National Park, for great camping and swimming. A short 2 and a half hour flight to Asia and one of Australia’s favourite holiday destinations: Bali! The region has a tropical climate with a distinctive dry and wet season.

How to apply

Position Description : Solicitor

Applications not allowed for this job listing.

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Please quote in application: Solicitor – Darwin via Pro Bono Australia.


Profession: #Legal
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Families, #Indigenous, #Law_Justice_and_Human_Rights
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