At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team, provide legal advice, and make a difference in women's access to justice.
- Company: Katherine Women’s Information & Legal Service, focused on trauma-informed legal support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, 6 weeks leave, and professional development budget.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel opportunities and a focus on wellbeing.
- Why this job: Grow your leadership skills while impacting the community in the Northern Territory.
- Qualifications: Solicitor admission, 4+ years experience, and strong interest in family law or child protection.
The predicted salary is between 119093 - 124073 $ per year.
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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: Legal
Industries: Legal Services
Deputy Principal Legal Officer in Sydney employer: Katherine Women's Information & Legal Service
Katherine Women’s Information & Legal Service (KWILS) is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its staff. With a flexible, family-friendly work culture, generous leave entitlements, and a commitment to leadership development, KWILS offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your legal career in the beautiful Big Rivers Region of the Northern Territory.
Contact Details:
Katherine Women's Information & Legal Service Recruitment Team
