Social Security Solicitor – Lead a Current National Service

Location:

Parap, Darwin NT

Make your work count

This is not a standard legal role.

You will lead DCLS’s social security practice and deliver a national pilot service. You will work on real issues. Centrelink decisions. Debts. Appeals. You will help people who are under pressure and often out of options.

You will also shape how this service works across Australia.

What you will do

- Lead our social security legal practice
- Deliver advice through a national phone service (NSSATS)
- Run casework, including complex matters and appeals
- Identify patterns and push for system change
- Support and mentor other solicitors
- Contribute to law reform and advocacy
- Deliver practical legal education in the community

Why this role stands out

- You lead a key practice area
- You work on a national pilot, not just local files
- You see direct client impact every day
- You contribute to reform, not just advice

About you

- You can hold an unrestricted NT practising certificate
- You have experience in social security or admin law, or you can build it fast




- You handle complex work without losing focus
- You communicate clearly and work well with people
- You are organised and comfortable with systems
- You care about fairness and access to justice

Desirable

- Experience with Centrelink decisions and appeals
- Experience in a community legal centre
- NT driver’s licence

What you get

- SCHADS Level 6 salary (above award)
- Salary packaging
- 6 weeks annual leave
- A strong, supportive team
- Work that has real impact

About DCLS Darwin Community Legal Service provides free legal help and advocacy across the Northern Territory. We work with people facing disadvantage and push for fair systems.

Apply now

Send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected]

Tell us why this work matters to you.

For more information, please contact DCLS on [08 8982 1111](tel:08 8982 1111) or www.dcls.org.au for the position description

Applications close COB Friday 18th September

📌 Social Security Solicitor (Parap)
🏢 Darwin Community Legal Service
📍 Parap