Deputy Principal Legal Officer

11 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Katherine Women's Information & Legal Service Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

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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