Job: 778332 | Full-Time | Fixed-Term (Until December 2025, Potential for Extension) | Nowra, NSW

Please note that due to the criticality of this role to our organisation, we will move at pace through our recruitment process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP. The role will close when an offer is accepted by a suitable candidate.

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.

What Will You Do?
In this role, you will be an integral and valued member of a highly skilled and high-performing Family Violence Prevention Unit (FVPU) which is part of the Care & Protection/Family Law Practice. The role provides culturally appropriate legal advice and representation to clients affected by domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault, consistent with ALS policy. The role requires legal experience attention to detail, and the ability to mentor/supervise junior staff, while advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

• Provide culturally appropriate legal advice and representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in the areas of domestic and family violence, family law, civil law and sexual assault.
• Support the state-wide helpline with legal advice and referrals for vulnerable clients experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault.
• Attend Duty Lawyer Services for family violence matters and manage a busy caseload while contributing to law reform and policy submissions.
• Mentor junior solicitors, ensuring compliance with ALS policies and ethical standards.
• Deliver community legal education on key legal issues, create presentations and fact sheets for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Provide leadership, set performance goals, and ensure effective team operations while maintaining professional competence and compliance.

Who Are We Looking For?
A highly skilled and motivated individual with a thorough understanding of the cultural, social, and historical needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You will be able to demonstrate:

• At least 3 years of experience in family and domestic violence, care & protection, or family law.
• Hold legal qualifications and a current NSW or ACT Practising Certificate or the ability to obtain one immediately.
• Experience conducting matters in Local Courts/Magistrate’s Courts, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
• Strong written and oral communication, time management, legal research, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to travel to regional locations for work.
• Maintain expertise in family and domestic violence, care & protection, or family law, including court procedures in NSW or ACT, and deliver legal education on these issues in Aboriginal communities.
• Ability to travel to ALS various offices. An inherent requirement of the job is the ability to independently travel to regional locations for work purposes.

Why Join Us?
At ALS, you can discover a fulfilling career that truly makes an impact in the community. We also offer our staff a range of generous benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.
• Career and professional development opportunities

At ALS, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check for this role.

We are focused to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support with your application including throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by reaching out to our Talent Team at [email protected]