Criminal Administration Officer – Darwin

📍 Location: Darwin

🕒 Full Time – 37.5 hours/week

Are you organised, motivated, and ready to support life-changing legal work?

Join NAAJA—a national award-winning legal service—and play a critical role in delivering justice for Aboriginal people in the NT.

What We Offer

✅ Competitive salary and salary packaging

✅ Professional development and on-the-job training

✅ Generous leave entitlements

✅ A chance to work in a mission-driven team making a real difference

About the Role

NAAJA’s criminal law practice supports Aboriginal clients in youth, summary, indictable and appellate matters. As a Criminal Administration Officer, you’ll provide essential behind-the-scenes support, helping our lawyers and client services team keep things running smoothly.

Your role will include:

• Communicating with clients over the phone and assisting with legal information

• Managing confidential records and data

• Organising court files, client logistics and duty lawyer prep

• Coordinating services such as transport and accommodation for clients

• Supporting the broader criminal team with admin duties

Who We’re Looking For

✔ Friendly, organised and tech-savvy

✔ Great communicator – both on the phone and in writing

✔ Passion for client service and teamwork

✔ Able to stay calm and efficient in a busy environment

✔ Experience in legal or client-focused roles is a plus

✔ Willing to get an Ochre Card and pass a criminal history check

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Want to Support Justice Every Day?

Apply now to be part of a team that’s changing lives across the Northern Territory.

Application close 8 June 2025