THE ORGANISATION
With a history dating back more than 52 years to the establishment of the Top End’s first Aboriginal legal aid office, NAAJA is at the forefront of pursuing justice for Aboriginal people. As an Aboriginal community‑controlled organisation, NAAJA understands its clients’ unique and complex needs. NAAJA culturally responsive, holistic services seek to empower individuals, their families, and communities. The largest law practice in the Northern Territory, NAAJA’s overarching vision is dignity, respect and justice for Aboriginal people.
With a history dating back more than 52 years to the establishment of the Top End’s first Aboriginal legal aid office, NAAJA is at the forefront of pursuing justice for Aboriginal people. As an Aboriginal community‑controlled organisation, NAAJA understands its clients’ unique and complex needs. NAAJA culturally responsive, holistic services seek to empower individuals, their families, and communities. The largest law practice in the Northern Territory, NAAJA’s overarching vision is dignity, respect and justice for Aboriginal people.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the CEO, the principal legal officer (PLO) is a key executive leadership position with responsibility for leading the effective delivery of legal services across the Northern Territory and supporting the CEO in the strategic leadership and management of the organisation. Under the direction of the CEO, the PLO is responsible for ensuring that the legal practice meets all statutory and funding requirements whilst also aligning with the organisation’s strategic and operational plans. The PLO is also required to maintain a case load of complex and serious legal matters, including representing NAAJA and its clients in Northern Territory courts.
Reporting to the CEO, the principal legal officer (PLO) is a key executive leadership position with responsibility for leading the effective delivery of legal services across the Northern Territory and supporting the CEO in the strategic leadership and management of the organisation. Under the direction of the CEO, the PLO is responsible for ensuring that the legal practice meets all statutory and funding requirements whilst also aligning with the organisation’s strategic and operational plans. The PLO is also required to maintain a case load of complex and serious legal matters, including representing NAAJA and its clients in Northern Territory courts.
REQUIREMENTS
If you have admission (or eligibility for admission) as a legal practitioner in the Northern Territory and the holder of (or eligibility for) an unrestricted practicing certificate, in addition to extensive experience in areas relevant to NAAJA’s legal practice, including as an advocate in superior courts, we would be interested to hear from you. Demonstrated management skills and the ability to provide effective leadership to a diverse team of legal and non-legal staff will be essential, as will an understanding of the barriers faced by Aboriginal people in the justice system and a demonstrated empathy and sensitivity to Aboriginal people, history and culture.
If you have admission (or eligibility for admission) as a legal practitioner in the Northern Territory and the holder of (or eligibility for) an unrestricted practicing certificate, in addition to extensive experience in areas relevant to NAAJA’s legal practice, including as an advocate in superior courts, we would be interested to hear from you. Demonstrated management skills and the ability to provide effective leadership to a diverse team of legal and non-legal staff will be essential, as will an understanding of the barriers faced by Aboriginal people in the justice system and a demonstrated empathy and sensitivity to Aboriginal people, history and culture.
THE PACKAGE
A three to five year contract is on offer and a competitive remuneration package of $250,000 plus super, six weeks annual leave and the opportunity to salary sacrifice.
A three to five year contract is on offer and a competitive remuneration package of $250,000 plus super, six weeks annual leave and the opportunity to salary sacrifice.
To apply please click the Apply Now
button or visit www.beilbydt.com.au
quoting reference 1329076
. Please provide a comprehensive resume together with a one-page covering letter, outlining your interest in the position and addressing your suitability to the role.
Download an application pack by clicking or copying and pasting this link in your browser: https://beilbydt.com.au/application-packs
For initial enquiries, or for any assistance you may need in making your application, please contact Emily Bulloch
for a confidential discussion on 0427 582 402 or ebulloch@beilbydt.com.au
.
Applications will close at 4.00pm ACST on Thursday 22 May 2025.
In addition to this PLO opportunity, the following executive roles are also currently being recruited for NAAJA:
- chief executive officer (visit www.beilbydt.com.au quoting reference 1329071)
- deputy chief executive officer (visit www.beilbydt.com.au quoting reference 1329074)
