- Make an impact that reaches beyond the courtroom and into community!

- Bring leadership, teamwork and organisation to every working day.

- $129,490 + super + salary packaging & leave loading + $5000 allowance!

Job: 1685942 | Full-Time | Permanent | Bourke, Moree or Walgett | $129,490 (Fixed Pay)

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.

Your Impact

As a valued member of the Criminal Law Practice, you’ll play a key role in leading the practice in delivering high-quality, culturally appropriate legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. You’ll provide expert criminal law advice and representation, mentor and support colleagues, and help drive solid advocacy, community engagement and operational excellence. Each day, you will:

- Lead day-to-day operations, including staff supervision, rostering, matter allocation and supporting a collaborative, high-performing team.

- Supervise, mentor and develop junior solicitors, strengthening advocacy skills, professional capability and ongoing CPD.

- Run complex criminal matters across the Local, Children’s and District Courts, including EAGP matters, hearings, sentences and trial preparation.

- Build strong stakeholder and inter-agency relationships with Courts, DPP, Legal Aid,



Community Corrections and other justice partners.

- Deliver high-quality, culturally appropriate legal advice and representation, while managing complex matters, ethical issues, client concerns and referrals.

- Contribute to practice excellence and law reform, maintaining current legal knowledge, supporting policy development and representing ALS at relevant forums, training and working groups.

Your Story & Strengths

You are a skilled and motivated Intermediate Solicitor with strong criminal law, advocacy and leadership skills. You bring a deep respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and a genuine commitment to community, justice and positive change.

Key strengths include

- A NSW Practising Certificate and minimum of 2 years’ experience in Criminal Law.

- Strong criminal law expertise, including practice, procedure and complex LC/CC, District Court and EAGP matters.

- Proven advocacy and leadership skills, with the ability to represent Aboriginal clients and lead complex criminal matters.

- Cultural awareness and respect, with a genuine understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culture and social needs.

- Strong people and communication skills, with the ability to supervise, mentor and support a multidisciplinary team.

- Excellent organisation and professionalism,



with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, meet deadlines and uphold ethical, WHS and diversity standards.

Our Journey Together

At ALS, you’ll find a career that truly matters, one where your work has purpose and impact every day. We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a range of generous benefits, including:

- Enjoy the perks of our annual $5000 area allowance for being part of our Bourke/Moree/Walgett team!

- Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.

- Annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.

- Career and professional development opportunities.

Caring for Community & You To protect the communities we serve, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid National Police Check , Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check for this role.

ALS is committed to equal opportunity and cultural safety in recruitment for all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected] - we will work with you to ensure an accessible and supportive experience.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

📌 Intermediate Solicitor (Criminal Law Practice) (Bourke)
🏢 Aboriginal Legal Service
📍 Bourke