- Deliver legal support that empowers communities and transforms lives.
- Earn between $100K – $115K per annum, dependent on skills and experience PLUS 15% Super
- Access Salary packaging up to $30,000
- Relocation Assistance and Remote Area allowance
- Enjoy a purpose-driven career with paid training, cultural immersion, and flexible work options
- Join a values-led team working alongside Aboriginal communities in Central Australia About Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit (CAAFLU) The Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit (CAAFLU) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) committed to delivering trauma-informed, culturally safe legal and casework services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victim-survivors of domestic, family, and sexual violence. With offices in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, our service spans across multiple remote communities, including Papunya, Yuendumu, Harts Range, Santa Teresa, Ali Curung and more. Our model of care is deeply embedded in cultural respect, empathy, resilience, and community leadership. Our team is predominantly Aboriginal women, supported by collaborative legal and client service staff. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where our team members are supported, empowered, and encouraged to engage meaningfully with community through impactful work. For more information, please visit our website: www.caaflu.com.au About the Opportunity CAAFLU is currently hiring multiple full-time Legal Practitioners across Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, NT. Reporting to the Principal Legal Officer, these roles are responsible for providing culturally appropriate legal advice and representation to Aboriginal victim-survivors in the areas of Domestic Violence Orders (DVO's), Victims of Crime Compensation,



with occasional Child Protection and Family Law matters. You will work closely with Community Engagement Workers (CEWs) to ensure clients receive wrap-around legal and non-legal support in a culturally respectful way. This is an opportunity for lawyers motivated by advocacy, fairness and meaningful client outcomes rather than a traditional courtroom-focused career. You will support clients navigating complex legal and social systems, working as part of a small, collaborative team where cultural sensitivity, empathy and a willingness to help wherever needed are essential. For Tennant Creek-based practitioners, CAAFLU provides a supported transition into the role, including initial training in Alice Springs and ongoing connection with the broader legal team. You will work alongside experienced lawyers and Community Engagement Workers, with senior colleagues providing practical support, introductions to local stakeholders and ongoing guidance as you settle into the community. More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Providing culturally appropriate legal support and representation in Domestic Violence Order matters, Victims of Crime Compensation, with occasional Child Protection and Family Law matters
- Collaborating closely with CEWs to deliver holistic support to clients
- Managing legal case files and maintaining timely and accurate records
- Delivering Community Legal Education (CLE) and stakeholder training




- Building strong relationships with external stakeholders and community organisations
- Participating in outreach travel to remote communities and supporting law reform initiatives About You To qualify, you will need to be eligible to hold a restricted or unrestricted legal practising certificate in the Northern Territory. While applications from lawyers at different career stages are welcomed, around 2+ years of post-admission legal experience will be highly regarded. Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
- Knowledge of trauma-informed legal practice and DFSV issues
- Experience in Domestic and Family Violence, Victims of Crime Compensation, Family Law or Child Protection
- Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Flexibility and willingness to travel to remote communities for outreach You will also need a current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence, a Working with Children Clearance, and a clear Criminal History Check. In addition to your qualifications, you are someone who:
- Genuinely believes in the power of law to create social change
- Has a deep respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and a willingness to continually build cultural competency
- Listens before speaking, and understands the value of working collaboratively with colleagues and communities
- Is empathetic, adaptable, and able to navigate complex, emotionally charged situations with care and professionalism
- Brings integrity, accountability, and a robust work ethic to everything you do
- Has a versatile and adventurous spirit, and is open to the unexpected challenges and r

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🏢 Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit
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