Overview
Join to apply for theDeputy Principal Legal Officer (with Relocation Support to Katherine, NT!)role atKatherine Women's Information & Legal Service.
Base pay range
A$119,******/yr - A$124,******/yr
Why Join KWILS?
Salary packaging up to $15,899 tax-free+ meals & entertainment perks
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 providingtrauma-informed and culturally safe legal supportacross the Big Rivers Region.
Our work spansdomestic, 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.
The Role
This is anewly 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 avalues-driven leaderwho 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 experiencein 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.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
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