Lawyer

Job description

Agency NT Police Force Work unit Police Legal

Job title Lawyer Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months

Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Darwin

Position number 40605 RTF Closing 22/09/2025

Contact officer Sandy Lau, A/ Executive Director on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide high quality legal advice and legislative reform proposals on matters relevant to the Northern Territory Police Force.

Context statement

The Police Legal Unit provides legal advice, services to the Commissioner of Police, and responds to a high volume of

summonses, subpoenas and court orders for production of documents from a variety of courts dealing with a wide range

of legal proceedings.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide timely, efficient and accurate legal advice and opinions, on matters which relate to policing matters, and

information sharing and collaboration between the federal family law and state and territory child protection and family

violence systems.

1. Report to the Executive Director of Police Legal on the progress of matters.

2. Undertake research and analysis on legislation, policy and operational matters.

3. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Prepare and present legal concepts, positions or factual analyses

clearly and correctly.

1. Organise work to manage priorities effectively and meet deadlines.

2. Accept responsibility for the content and presentation of all documents produced.

3. Maintain a high level of knowledge of relevant areas of the law and of relevant practices and procedures.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Admission to practice as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory or eligibility for such

admission (any person eligible for admission will be required to be admitted if appointed to this position).

2. Ability to understands and apply legislation such as the Family Law Act 1978 (Cth), Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and Information

Act 2002 (NT) or similar.

3. Ability to use analytical skills and identify solutions to problems.

1. Ability to cope with pressure and to work as part of a team.
2. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
3. Ability to effectively negotiate and to communicate in a professional manner.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of the Agency and its functions and services provided.

2. A minimum of 12 months experience in the practice of law in relevant or related fields.

Further information

The successful applicant must consent to a check by police of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm they have

no significant criminal history record.

Approved: September 2025 A/ Deputy CEO Lisa Wilson

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Job description

Agency NT Police Force Work unit Police Legal

Job title Lawyer Designation Professional 3

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months

Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Darwin

Position number 40605 RTF Closing 22/09/2025

Contact officer Sandy Lau, A/ Executive Director on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide high quality legal advice and legislative reform proposals on matters relevant to the Northern Territory Police Force.

Context statement

The Police Legal Unit provides legal advice, services to the Commissioner of Police, and responds to a high volume of

summonses, subpoenas and court orders for production of documents from a variety of courts dealing with a wide range of

legal proceedings.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide timely, efficient and accurate legal advice and opinions, on matters which relate to policing matters, and

information sharing and collaboration between the federal family law and state and territory child protection and family

violence systems.

1. Report to the Executive Director of Police Legal on the progress of matters.

2. Undertake research and analysis on legislation, policy and operational matters.

3. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Prepare and present legal concepts, positions or factual analyses

clearly and correctly.

1. Organise work to manage priorities effectively and meet deadlines.

2. Accept responsibility for the content and presentation of all documents produced.

3. Maintain a high level of knowledge of relevant areas of the law and of relevant practices and procedures.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Admission to practice as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory or eligibility for such

admission (any person eligible for admission will be required to be admitted if appointed to this position).

2. Proven experience in the practice of law in the relevant fields.

3. Understanding of and ability to apply legislation such as the Family Law Act 1978 (Cth), Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and

Information Act 2002 (NT) or similar.

4. Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage

competing and changing priorities.

5. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with influence, negotiate

and resolve conflict, and prepare briefings, statements, position papers and submissions

Desirable

1. Knowledge of the Agency and its functions and services provided.

Further information

The successful applicant must consent to a check by police of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm they have no

significant criminal history record.