Principal Legal Officer

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Scout Talent Full time

This is your chance to grow your career in a senior leadership role while making a real difference to women's access to justice in the Big Rivers Region.
Why Join KWILS?
Salary - SCHADS Level 7 (commensurate with experience) + 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) + funded CPD/Training
Leadership coaching, resilience sessions & career pathways into Principal Legal Officer roles
Flexible, family-friendly workplace with strong wellbeing focus and MORE
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. We're seeking a
Deputy Principal Legal Officer
to support the Principal Legal Officer and lead a small, passionate legal team. You'll:
Provide high-quality legal advice, casework & representation in complex matters
Supervise and mentor a small team of 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.
Ready to Apply?
This is your chance to build your leadership career while making a real impact in the Northern Territory -
APPLY NOW and help shape the future of access to justice with KWILS.
Relocation support provided – we'd love to chat about life in the Big Rivers Region.

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