Use your legal skills to empower women and create lasting community impact

Enjoy a competitive salary, 12% super, 6 weeks leave, and generous salary packaging

Make a difference from Alice Springs – relocation support and a thriving team await you

About Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS)

Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS) is a dynamic Community Legal Centre catering to women in Central Australia and the Barkly Region, with offices in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. Specialising in assisting women affected by Domestic and Family Violence, CAWLS adopts a holistic and culturally safe approach, offering services such as law reform, legal representation, client support, financial counselling, and community legal education.

Join a supportive legal team of multicultural women from all across Australia who are dedicated to the mission of CAWLS to enable, educate, and empower women in navigating the legal system, and ensure the respect and consideration of women's rights.

To learn more about us, please visit: https://cawls.org.au/

See the Impact Firsthand

Want to understand the kind of work you’ll be part of at CAWLS?

Explore our Impact Report to see how we:

Supported over 1,500 women across Central Australia and the Barkly Region

Launched new services like School Lawyers and Criminal Law outreach

Partnered with health, education and community organisations to create real change

Join a team making a measurable difference in the lives of women and families every day.

About the Opportunity

Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS) is looking for a full-time Lawyer and Education Projects Officer, based in Alice Springs, NT.

This role offers a unique blend of legal practice and community education, supporting CAWLS' outreach efforts while empowering frontline workers to respond to disclosures of domestic, family, and sexual violence.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Providing legal advice and representation across CAWLS’ areas of practice

Delivering community legal education (CLE) sessions and developing training resources

Representing clients in court and assisting with duty lawyer services

Conducting outreach and providing legal services in remote communities

Developing education and training for partner organisations, aligned with the NT DFSV Risk Assessment and Management Framework

Auditing partner services’ risk assessment and referral processes and implementing improvements

Building networks and representing CAWLS at meetings and stakeholder events

Contributing to policy and law reform activities, including writing and editing publications

Maintaining appropriate records and using CLASS data systems

Participating in professional development and training in collaboration with the Education and Policy Manager

About You

To qualify, you will need to be eligible to hold a Practising Certificate in the Northern Territory and have at least one year of post-admission experience in legal practice.

Additionally, the following will be highly regarded:

Experience delivering legal education and training

Knowledge of domestic, family, and sexual violence dynamics

Experience designing adult education and professional development resources

Familiarity with DFSV frameworks and eLearning tools

Strong stakeholder engagement and public speaking skills

Experience working with CALD and First Nations communities

You’ll also bring excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work independently. A commitment to self-care and resilience in trauma-informed practice is key.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate legal educator with a heart for advocacy and a drive to create meaningful change for women and children in Central Australia.

Please note: This is a female-identified position under Sections 30 and 34 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. You must also hold (or be eligible to obtain) a current NT Driver’s Licence, Ochre Card, and National Police Check.

You must also hold, or be able to obtain, a current NT Driver’s Licence, NT Ochre Card, and pass a National Police Check.

About the Benefits

You will receive a competitive base salary plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience), along with a great host of benefits, including:

Relocation assistance up to $3,000 and support provided to make Alice Springs your new home

Remote and Travel Allowances

Six weeks annual leave + additional 12 days personal leave

Salary Sacrificing options

A supportive work environment with plenty of on-the-job training

Paid professional development and upskilling opportunities

High priority focus on employee wellbeing

Team bonding events and great company spirit and culture

Mentorship and training programmes

Discover your new home: Alice Springs, NT

In the very core of Australia's vivid outback lies Alice Springs, fondly referred to by locals as "Alice." This iconic destination is your portal to the vast wonders of the Northern Territory's outback. Alice Springs resonates with Australia's soulful essence, built on age-old deserts and deeply enriched by the Aboriginal traditions seamlessly interwoven into its everyday life.

Within its boundaries, indulge in a range of unique experiences, from exhilarating camel treks to ethereal sunrise balloon journeys. Venture a tad beyond, and nature beckons with pristine freshwater retreats, the grandeur of Kings Canyon, and the iconic silhouette of Uluru. Indeed, Alice Springs pulsates as the vibrant heart of Australia’s Red Centre. Every time the sun sets, it makes you wonder: Why just come for a visit? Think about calling Alice Springs your home, where each morning brings a fresh outback experience.

Ready to Apply?

This is a unique and highly rewarding opportunity to use your skills to support the women in Central Australia. You'll be able to see the direct impact your work has on clients and the remote communities that CAWLS supports.

The position is subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period.

If you're looking for the chance to bring your skills to a passionate not-for-profit organisation, that's supporting the women who need it most, don't wait - Apply Now!