Regional Legal Director

1 week ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia beBeeSeniorLegalLeader Full time $120,000 - $124,073

Job Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Legal Leader to join our team in the Big Rivers Region.

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to build your skills and career in trauma-informed, culturally safe practice. You will work closely with senior leaders to develop your leadership capabilities and career development plan.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Delivering high-quality legal advice, casework, and representation in complex and/or litigious matters
  • Providing trauma-informed support in areas including DFSV, child protection, and family law
  • Supervising and mentoring a legal team of 4 solicitors, including onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development
  • Acting as the lead legal officer during periods of absence
  • Leading legal outreach services within Katherine and across remote communities
  • Designing and delivering community legal education workshops and resources
  • Strengthening relationships with legal, government, and community stakeholders
  • Contributing to internal strategy, compliance, risk, and funding reporting processes
  • Regular travel for outreach activities, including overnight stays where required

About You:

To qualify, you must be admitted as a solicitor in Australia and eligible to hold a Northern Territory Practising Certificate. You will also bring a minimum of 4 years post-admission legal experience in a relevant practice area.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Leadership and mentoring experience within a legal practice
  • Expertise working within the fields of DFSV, family law or child protection, and familiarity with NT legislation or ability to upskill
  • Demonstrated ability to work in trauma-informed, culturally responsive ways
  • Experience working with Aboriginal communities and a commitment to cultural safety
  • Excellent legal writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Valid Working with Children's Check (Ochre Card), National Police Clearance, and Manual Driver's Licence

What We Offer:

  • SCHADS Level 7 salary ($120,000 – $130,000, commensurate with skills and experience)
  • 12% superannuation
  • 3% annual retention bonus, paid each year through to 2030
  • Annual pay point progression within classification based on anniversary milestones
  • 6 weeks annual leave, with 17.5% leave loading
  • Tiered personal/carer's leave, increasing with years of service (up to 16 days from year five)
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave (or 24 weeks at half-pay) after 12 months of service
  • Relocation assistance to help make this vibrant regional community your new home
  • Service vehicle and travel allowance for work-related travel
  • $1,000 annual professional development budget, plus funded access to relevant training and CPD
  • NFP salary packaging up to $15,899 tax-free annually
  • Meals and entertainment packaging up to $2,650 per year
  • Additional remote area benefits, including reimbursement of up to 50% of certain living and travel expenses
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), with a choice of two service providers
  • Leadership training and coaching, including access to an organisational psychologist and structured resilience sessions
  • The ability to step into future leadership roles, including Acting Principal Legal Officer responsibilities as required

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