- Administrative Officer 5 (AO5)/ Professional 2 (P2) $93,674 – $114,104 – plus Superannuation
- 2 Year Contract
- Darwin
About the Legal Aid NT:
Legal Aid NT is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990 (NT). Our purpose is to ensure that people in the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and disadvantaged people have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.
About the role:
Under the supervision of the Manager – Social Support, this role will address barriers to accessing legal and social support services for young people and adults experiencing vulnerability. The Aboriginal Support Officer will align particularly with the Legal Aid NT values of social justice and integrity and work closely with all staff in the Darwin office to ensure clients accessing the services of Legal Aid NT are supported.
About you:
You will have a good understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the challenges faced by individuals, families and communities across the Northern Territory.
You have experience working with a range of agencies and support services, including housing providers, rehabilitation programs, emergency relief organisations and community corrections. You are experienced in providing case management and practical support and understand the importance of family, culture, community and wellbeing in helping people achieve positive outcomes. You take a client-focused approach and are committed to helping people address the underlying issues that may contribute to their involvement with the justice system.
You are a good communicator who can build positive working relationships with colleagues, agencies and support services to help clients access the assistance they need. You can communicate effectively with people who may be experiencing distress, maintain accurate case notes, and handle sensitive information with professionalism, discretion and care.
This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (NT).
Employee benefits:
Legal Aid NT offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including:
- 6 weeks annual leave to support work life balance.
- Salary packaging options
- Relocation allowance
- A supportive and collaborative workplace culture committed to meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following to recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au by 10am Friday, 16 October 2026:
- A current CV
- A statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
- Copies of your relevant qualifications.
PLEASE NOTE: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered as they are received and the recruitment process may close earlier than advertised.
Further Information:
A duty statement, including selection criteria can be obtained from here
Further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 3000 or recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au
Legal Aid NT values diversity. We encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodate people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.