Lead. Defend. Empower.

Deputy Managing Criminal Lawyer – Central Australia

📍 Location: Alice Springs

🕒 Full Time – 37.5 hours/week

Are you ready to take your criminal law career to the next level—where justice meets leadership in the heart of the Northern Territory?

NAAJA (North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency) is seeking a Deputy Managing Criminal Lawyer to help lead our passionate team in Alice Springs. Step into a senior role where you’ll provide top-tier criminal defence while mentoring staff, driving operational strategy, and helping shape the future of justice for Aboriginal communities.

What Makes NAAJA Different?

At NAAJA, we walk alongside Aboriginal people in their fight for justice—offering expert representation, challenging injustice, and creating lasting systemic change.

We offer:

✅ Competitive salary and salary packaging

✅ Generous leave and professional development

✅ Frontline advocacy in diverse and complex matters

✅ The opportunity to lead with purpose and integrity

About the Role

• You’ll work closely with the Managing Criminal Lawyer to:

• Deliver high-quality representation in Local, Supreme, and bush courts

• Oversee operations including court listings, file allocation, and staff rostering

• Supervise, mentor, and support junior lawyers and support staff

• Maintain practice standards, manage risk, and ensure compliance

• Engage in strategic initiatives including law reform and community advocacy

• Represent NAAJA in stakeholder forums and interagency discussions

This role is ideal for a senior lawyer with strong advocacy skills, management experience, and a deep commitment to culturally safe practice.

Who We’re Looking For

✔ A criminal defence lawyer with 3–5+ years’ post-admission experience

✔ Leadership skills and a background supervising teams

✔ Deep respect for and understanding of Aboriginal communities and culture

✔ A willingness to travel, engage in bush courts, and go the extra mile for clients

✔ A current driver’s licence (manual/4WD preferred)

✔ Ochre card eligibility and clean criminal record

Be a Leader for Justice

Join NAAJA’s award-winning legal team and make a difference every day—for individuals, families, and communities across Central Australia.

Applications Close: 8 June 2025