Civil Administration Officer

📍 Alice Springs

🕒 Full-Time | 37.5 hrs/week

Support Justice. Empower Communities. Build Your Career.

Do you thrive in a busy office, love working with people, and want to be part of something bigger?

The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) is seeking a passionate and organised Civil Administration Officer to join our Civil Law Team in Alice Springs. This role is at the heart of delivering culturally safe, high-quality legal support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Northern Territory.

Why Work with NAAJA?

💰 Competitive salary with salary packaging

🌴 Generous leave entitlements

📚 Ongoing training and professional development

🏆 Be part of an award-winning legal service

About the Role

As a Civil Administration Officer, you’ll be the essential link between our legal team and the clients we serve. Your day will be varied and rewarding—supporting lawyers, liaising with clients, coordinating appointments, managing files, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of a busy civil law practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients over the phone and in person in a culturally respectful way
• Coordinate legal appointments, intake processes, and prison/interpreter bookings
• Support the legal team with file management, correspondence, and general admin
• Use our legal systems to record and manage casework and client information
• Help ensure timely and effective delivery of civil legal services

Who We’re Looking For

✔️ Strong organisational and communication skills

✔️ Experience in a busy admin or support role

✔️ Confidence using Microsoft Office and phone/email systems

✔️ Ability to work with Aboriginal clients and communities

✔️ Cultural competence and sensitivity are essential

We Strongly Encourage Aboriginal Applicants to apply

🔗 Apply now to join a mission-driven organisation making real change where it matters most.

📍 Applications open for Alice Springs-based role only.

📍 Applications close 19 May 2025