This is your chance to grow your career in a senior leadership role while making a real difference to women’s access to justice in the Big Rivers Region. Why Join KWILS? Salary - SCHADS Level 7 (commensurate with experience) 12% Super 3% Retention bonus 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) funded CPD/Training Leadership coaching, resilience sessions & career pathways into Principal Legal Officer roles Flexible, family-friendly workplace with strong wellbeing focus and MORE 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 2025–2030 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. We’re seeking a Deputy Principal Legal Officer to support the Principal Legal Officer and lead a small, passionate legal team. You’ll: Provide high-quality legal advice, casework & representation in complex matters Supervise and mentor a small team of 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. Ready to Apply? This is your chance to build your leadership career while making a real impact in the Northern Territory - APPLY NOW and help shape the future of access to justice with KWILS. Relocation support provided – we’d love to chat about life in the Big Rivers Region.
