Overview
Join to apply for the
Deputy Principal Legal Officer (with Relocation Support to Katherine, NT!)
role at
Katherine 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 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
Adaptable, 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 ********* 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.
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