Deputy Principal Legal Officer

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Katherine Women's Information & Legal Service Full time
Overview

Deputy Principal Legal Officer (with Relocation Support to Katherine, NT). This is a newly created leadership role at Katherine Women's Information & Legal Service (KWILS). The position offers the opportunity to grow into senior management while improving women's access to justice in the Northern Territory.

Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality legal advice, casework and 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 and community sectors
  • Regular travel, including overnight stays, as part of outreach work
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Admission as a solicitor in Australia with 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
  • Trauma-informed, culturally safe practice skills, ideally with Aboriginal communities
  • Leadership and mentoring experience within a legal practice
  • Additional requirements: Ochre Card (WWCC), National Police Clearance, Manual Driver's Licence
Benefits and Remuneration
  • 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

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

Apply Now

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

Employment Details
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Legal
  • Industries: Legal Services, Law Practice, and Community Services

Note: This job description excludes boilerplate or site-specific notices from external postings. KWILS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people of diverse backgrounds.


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