Solicitors/Lawyers - Family Law, Child And Dv Roles

Deliver legal support that empowers communities and transforms lives.
Salary circa SCHADS Level 5 to 7 dependent on experience, 15% Super, Salary packaging up to $30,000
Relocation Assistance and Remote Area allowance
Enjoy a purpose-driven career with paid training, cultural immersion, and flexible work options
Join a values-led team working alongside Aboriginal communities in Central Australia
About Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit (CAAFLU)The Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit (CAAFLU) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) committed to delivering trauma-informed, culturally safe legal and casework services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victim-survivors of domestic, family, and sexual violence.
With offices in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, our service spans across multiple remote communities, including Papunya, Yuendumu, Harts Range, Santa Teresa, Ali Curung and more.
Our model of care is deeply embedded in cultural respect, empathy, resilience, and community leadership.
Our team is predominantly Aboriginal women, supported by collaborative legal and client service staff.
We pride ourselves on creating an environment where our team members are supported, empowered, and encouraged to engage meaningfully with community through impactful work.
For more information, please visit our website:
About the OpportunityCAAFLU is currently hiring multiple full-time Legal Practitioners based in Alice Springs, NT.
Reporting to the Principal Legal Officer, these roles are responsible for providing culturally appropriate legal advice and representation to Aboriginal victim-survivors in the areas of Domestic Violence Orders (DVO's), Victims of Crime Compensation, with occasional Child Protection and Family Law matters.
You will work closely with Client Service Officers (CSOs) to ensure clients receive wrap-around legal and non-legal support in a culturally respectful way.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Providing culturally appropriate legal support and representation in Domestic Violence Order matters, Victims of Crime Compensation, with occasional Child Protection and Family Law matters
Collaborating closely with CSOs to deliver holistic support to clients
Managing legal case files and maintaining timely and accurate records
Delivering Community Legal Education (CLE) and stakeholder training
Building strong relationships with external stakeholders and community organisations
Participating in outreach travel to remote communities and supporting law reform initiatives
To read the full position description, please click here
About YouTo qualify, you will need to be eligible to hold a restricted or unrestricted legal practising certificate in the Northern Territory.
A minimum of 1 year post-admission experience in a relevant legal role is desirable.
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
Knowledge of trauma-informed legal practice and DFSV issues
Experience in Domestic and Family Violence, Victims of Crime Compensation, Family Law or Child Protection
Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
Excellent communication and listening skills
Flexibility and willingness to travel to remote communities for outreach
You will also need a current 'C' Class Driver's Licence, a Working with Children Clearance, and a clear Criminal History Check.
Language skills in an Aboriginal language are highly valued and attract an annual language allowance of up to $2,100 if NAATI accredited, or $750 if not accredited.
In addition to your qualifications, you are someone who:
Genuinely believes in the power of law to create social change
Has a deep respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and a willingness to continually build cultural competency
Listens before speaking, and understands the value of working collaboratively with colleagues and communities
Is empathetic, adaptable, and able to navigate complex, emotionally charged situations with care and professionalism
Brings integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic to everything you do
Has a flexible and adventurous spirit, and is open to the unexpected challenges and rewards of life and work in Central Australia
Seeks a long-term opportunity with an organisation that is committed to developing and retaining staff who align with its mission
Is open to new experiences and a welcoming community with free community based activities such as bush trips, run clubs and camping
As our ideal candidate, you are calm under pressure, a strong listener, and possess an empathetic, personable, and culturally sensitive demeanour.
You also enjoy collaborating closely with CSOs and thrive in procedural environments.
This is a deeply rewarding role for someone who is resilient, understanding, and driven by a commitment to justice, healing, and community empowerment.
What We OfferThe salary range for this position is based on the SCHADS Level 5 to 7 range, based on skills and experience.
The role also includes a range of additional benefits, including:
Up to $30,000 tax-free Salary packaging
Remote Area Allowance: $3,900 (single) or $5,900 (with dependants)
6 weeks annual leave + 1 week paid Christmas shutdown
17.5% leave loading
$1,200 annual airfare reimbursement (after 12 months), subject to funding
NT Practising Certificate and insurance covered
Paid CPD and professional development (after 12 months)
15 days personal leave, 10 days carer's leave, and 3 days mental health and wellbeing leave
Cultural leave, ceremonial leave and mental health days
18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of employment)
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Genuine work/life balance — regular hours, flexible arrangements, and no burnout culture
Indigenous Community Language allowance: Up to $2,100 per annum
15% total Super (12% + 3% CAAFLU top-up)
Supportive, collaborative team environment with strong leadership
Relocation Assistance is available for suitable candidates looking to relocate to Alice Springs, NT.
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