Administrative Officer – REALS

· Administrative Officer 3 (AO3) $66,773 - $71,746 plus Superannuation

· 2 Year Contract

· Darwin

About Legal Aid NT:

Legal Aid NT is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990. Our purpose is to ensure that people in the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and disadvantaged people have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.

The Respondent Early Assistance Legal Service (“REALS”) provides services from the Family Law Practice. REALS is funded under the Family Advocacy and Support Services Program to provide legal assistance and social support to clients who have allegations of domestic violence against them. REALS also provides services to people seeking legal assistance in responding to applications for Domestic Violence Orders under the Domestic and Family Violence Act 2007 (NT).

About the role:

Under the supervision of the Managing Solicitor of REALS, provide high-level administrative support to the REALS program.

About you:

You have a high level of administrative and secretarial skills, with the ability to organise workload, prioritise, multi-task, and meet deadlines. You can work efficiently as part of a team, utilising initiative with the ability to operate effectively in an environment with competing demands.

You have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and an ability to communicate with vulnerable people from diverse backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and First Nations peoples.

Employee benefits:

Legal Aid NT offers attractive employment benefits such as 6 weeks annual leave and salary packaging options. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.

How to apply:

To be considered for the role, applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages).

Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] by 4pm Tuesday, 15 July 2025.

Further Information:

A duty statement, including selection criteria can be obtained from www.legalaid.nt.gov.au

Further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 3000 or [email protected]

NT Legal Aid values diversity. We encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodate people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.