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Why Join KWILS?
- $119,093 - $124, % 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.
