Job Description
Overview
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Join to apply for the Deputy Principal Legal Officer (with Relocation Support to Katherine, NT!) role at Katherine Women's Information & Legal Service.
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Base pay range
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A$119,******/yr - A$124,******/yr
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Why Join KWILS?
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Salary packaging up to $15,899 tax-free + meals & entertainment benefits
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6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
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Relocation assistance & remote area benefits (living/travel reimbursement up to 50%)
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Professional development budget ($1,000 annually) + CPD funding
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Leadership coaching, resilience sessions & career pathways into Principal Legal Officer roles
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Flexible, family-friendly workplace with strong wellbeing focus
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About KWILS
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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 ********* Strategic Plan, we combine legal services with advocacy, law reform, and community education to create lasting impact.
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The Role
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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:
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Provide high-quality legal advice, casework & representation in complex matters
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Supervise and mentor a team of 4 solicitors
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Act as Principal Legal Officer when required
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Lead community outreach and deliver legal education
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Build relationships with stakeholders across legal, government & community sectors
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Regular travel, including overnight stays, will form part of your outreach work.
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About You
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You are a values-driven leader who thrives in agile environments and supports your team to succeed. To be successful, you will have:
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Admission as a solicitor in Australia + eligibility for an NT Practising Certificate
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4+ years post-admission experience in relevant practice areas
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Experience (or strong interest) in DFSV, family law or child protection
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Skills in trauma-informed, culturally safe practice, ideally with Aboriginal communities
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Leadership and mentoring experience within a legal practice
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Additional requirements: Ochre Card (WWCC), National Police Clearance, Manual Driver's Licence.
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Apply Now
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This is your chance to build your leadership career while making a real impact in the Northern Territory.
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Relocation support provided – we'd love to chat about life in the Big Rivers Region.
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Apply today and help shape the future of access to justice with KWILS.
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Seniority level
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Not Applicable
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Employment type
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Full-time
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Job function
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Legal
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Industries
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Legal Services
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📌 Deputy Principal Legal Officer (With Relocation Support To Katherine, Nt!) (New South Wales)
🏢 Katherine Women's Information and Legal Service
📍 New South Wales