Deputy Principal Legal Officer

3 weeks ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Katherine Women's Information & Legal Service Full time
Why Join KWILS?
  • Competitive Salary + 12% Super + 3% Retention bonus
  • Salary packaging up to $15,899 tax-free + meals & entertainment benefits
  • 6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
  • Relocation assistance & remote area benefits (living/travel reimbursement up to 50%)
  • Professional development budget ($1,000 annually) + CPD funding
  • Leadership coaching, resilience sessions & career pathways into Principal Legal Officer roles
  • Flexible, family-friendly workplace with strong wellbeing focus

About KWILS

Katherine Women's Information & Legal Service (KWILS) is a specialist women's legal service providing trauma-informed and culturally safe legal support across the Big Rivers Region. Our work spans domestic, family & sexual violence, child protection, family law, and victims of crime compensation. Guided by our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, we combine legal services with advocacy, law reform, and community education to create lasting impact.


The Role

This is a newly created leadership role, offering the opportunity to grow into senior management while making a difference in women's access to justice. You'll:

  • Provide high-quality legal advice, casework & representation in complex matters
  • Supervise and mentor a team of 4 solicitors
  • Act as Principal Legal Officer when required
  • Lead community outreach and deliver legal education
  • Build relationships with stakeholders across legal, government & community sectors

Regular travel, including overnight stays, will form part of your outreach work.


About You

You are a values-driven leader who thrives in dynamic environments and supports your team to succeed. To be successful, you will have:

  • Admission as a solicitor in Australia + eligibility for an NT Practising Certificate
  • 4+ years post-admission experience in relevant practice areas
  • Experience (or strong interest) in DFSV, family law or child protection
  • Skills in trauma-informed, culturally safe practice, ideally with Aboriginal communities
  • Leadership and mentoring experience within a legal practice

Additional requirements: Ochre Card (WWCC), National Police Clearance, Manual Driver's Licence.


Apply Now

This is your chance to build your leadership career while making a real impact in the Northern Territory.


Relocation support provided – we'd love to chat about life in the Big Rivers Region.


Apply today and help shape the future of access to justice with KWILS.


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