Deputy Principal Legal Officer (with Relocation Support to Katherine, NT!)

Overview

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Deputy Principal Legal Officer (with Relocation Support to Katherine, NT!)

role at

Katherine Women’s Information & Legal Service . Base pay range

A$119,093.00/yr - A$124,073.00/yr Why Join KWILS?

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) + CPD funding Leadership coaching, resilience sessions & career pathways into Principal Legal Officer roles Flexible, family-friendly workplace with strong wellbeing focus 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. You’ll: Provide high-quality legal advice, casework & representation in complex matters Supervise and mentor a team of 4 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. Apply Now

This is your chance to build your leadership career while making a real impact in the Northern Territory. Relocation support provided – we’d love to chat about life in the Big Rivers Region. Apply today and help shape the future of access to justice with KWILS. Seniority level

Not Applicable Employment type

Full-time Job function

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