Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $130,087 - $145,485
(including salary $110,873 - $124,173)
Legal, Law Reform and Freedom of Information
Darwin
One fixed vacancy to 31/01/2026

Are you a legal generalist looking for a great opportunity

Provide expert advice on complex and diverse legal opportunities

Grow your career in new Territory!

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Corporate Development (the Department) provides support services across housing, homelands, town camps and remote communities, local government, interpreting and translation services.

Operating within the Legal, Law Reform and Freedom of Information unit, ensure the Department is effectively and efficiently fulfilling its obligations under relevant legislation, while improving Chief Executive oversight and access to legal support.

As the Senior Legal Officer you will provide general and independent in-house legal services to the Department, working collaboratively with staff from relevant housing and local government work units to ensure a whole-of-agency approach to service delivery.

In-house legal services include providing portfolio specific legal advice to business units upon request, commercial advice and contractual drafting, representing the Department in litigation and providing advice in relation to corporate governance requirements and government-specific regulatory frameworks.

This role is also responsible for case managing legal matters involving the Department that have been outsourced to external legal providers and to act as a liaison with all external legal providers including the Solicitor for the Northern Territory.

To be successful, you will have admission as an Australian legal practitioner and eligibility to obtain a practising certificate in the Northern Territory and demonstrated ability to provide legal advice on complex and diverse legal issues, as well as the ability to identify legal issues, risks and reform opportunities. You will be adept in developing legal resources and will deliver information sessions to departmental staff.

The benefits

Attractive salary package plus;

11.5% superannuation

6 weeks recreation leave

3 weeks personal leave

3 days Christmas closedown leave

17.5% annual leave allowance

Support to grow and develop your career

The lifestyle

Picture a place where beautiful landscapes surround a busy, multicultural city. A melting pot of cultures where great food and new friends paired with a unique outdoor lifestyle awaits you. Welcome to Darwin, the traditional lands of the Larrakia people.

Darwin has a very distinct and dynamic way of life to offer while allowing you to have work-life balance and time for family, friends, and recreation. Greater Darwin is the fastest growing region in the NT with a population of nearly 150,000.

We celebrate a host of excellent and creative events from music, theatre, art and cultural events and festivals to popular local markets; and have strong sporting communities. The region offers incredible outdoor experiences from hiking, camping and fishing unique landscapes, chasing waterfalls and rock pools, to enjoying sandy beaches, tropical sunsets, cool dry season breezes, and the wet seasons’ spectacular lightning storms. Darwin has a strong community spirit, making it a great place to live, work and make new friends.

Whether you are a local or looking to relocate to the Territory, you are encouraged to apply.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Rachel Shearer on 08 8924 4048 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 41973

Closing date: 29/06/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search