Women, Children and Family Violence Practice Lead - Alice Springs

Location: Alice Springs, NT

Employment Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: $129,177.81 to $143,999.64

This is a women identified position and is a special measure under section 7D of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth). Applications are open only to people who identify as women.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal women, children and families.

Are you an experienced leader passionate about strengthening outcomes for Aboriginal women, children and families affected by domestic, family and sexual violence and the criminal justice system?

NAAJA is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Women, Children and Family Violence Practice Lead to lead our Kunga’s program in Alice Springs. This is an opportunity to combine your leadership, advocacy and case management expertise to support culturally safe, trauma-informed services that strengthen families, promote safety and contribute to positive, lasting change.

Working closely with Aboriginal women, children, families, communities and sector partners, you will help drive programs that respond to complex needs, strengthen connections and support meaningful pathways forward.

About NAAJA The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency Ltd (NAAJA) provides legal assistance and justice services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Northern Territory. With offices in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs, NAAJA is recognised for its work in human rights, crime prevention and justice reform.

We are committed to delivering quality services, advocating for our clients and bringing about long-term change through law reform, education and culturally responsive programs.

About the role

NAAJA Throughcare delivers trauma-informed programs supporting justice-affected Aboriginal people as they reconnect with family, kin and community. Our programs recognise that every person’s journey is different and that effective support must be holistic, culturally safe and responsive to individual needs.

As the Women, Children and Family Violence Practice Lead, you will be the subject matter expert across this practice area,



providing strategic leadership and practice guidance for programs such as the Kunga Stopping Violence Program and other emerging initiatives supporting Aboriginal women, children and families affected by justice involvement and domestic, family and sexual violence.

You will lead and support program coordinators, strengthen practice standards and build collaborative relationships across the sector to ensure services remain effective, culturally safe and responsive to community needs.

Key responsibilities

- Lead the Women, Children and Family Violence practice area and oversee the delivery of programs in line with practice frameworks, guidelines and funding requirements.
- Provide supervision, mentoring and professional development to program coordinators and frontline staff.
- Monitor and review caseloads, files and service delivery to maintain program quality, integrity and continuous improvement.
- Provide case management and advocacy support where required, ensuring services remain person-centred, culturally safe and trauma-informed.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, service providers and key internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to strategic planning, workforce development and the ongoing growth of Throughcare programs.
- Lead recruitment, induction, performance reviews and staff development activities.
- Foster a collaborative, supportive team culture grounded in reflective practice, professional accountability and NAAJA’s values.

About you You are an experienced practitioner and leader who understands the complexities of working with vulnerable people and is committed to culturally safe, strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.

You will bring

- Extensive experience in case management, support and advocacy, particularly with Aboriginal people affected by family violence and the criminal justice system.
- Experience supervising,



mentoring and developing staff working with vulnerable individuals and families.
- A strong understanding of the needs and risks experienced by Aboriginal women, children and families affected by family violence and justice involvement.
- The ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal people, families, kin, communities and cultural authorities.
- Demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement, collaboration and holistic service delivery.
- A commitment to reflective practice, continuous learning and maintaining safe, qualified practice.
- A recognised qualification in social work, community services, criminology or a related discipline.
- A current driver’s licence and the ability to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) upon commencement.

A demonstrated ability to speak an Aboriginal language will be highly regarded. The successful applicant must also satisfy the required criminal history checks and employment eligibility requirements.

Why join NAAJA?

At NAAJA, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, community-focused work that supports Aboriginal people and helps create lasting change.

We offer

- Competitive salary ($129,177.81 to $143,999.64)
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free
- 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading,
- 3 weeks personal leave and cultural leave more in accordance with Enterprise Agreement
- The opportunity to lead impactful, culturally grounded programs.
- A collaborative environment committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people, families and communities.

Ready to make a difference? If you are a values-driven leader with the experience and passion to strengthen culturally safe services for Aboriginal women, children and families, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Apply through the NAAJA Careers page: www.naaja.org.au or on SEEK & Ethical Jobs

Applicants for this position must submit:

- A current resume; and
- A cover letter addressing the essential criteria outlined under What We’re Looking For.

For enquiries, please contact [email protected]. Please note: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Applications close: 3 November 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

📌 Women, Children and Family Violence Practice Lead (Alice Springs)
🏢 North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency
📍 Alice Springs