Service Coordinator – Prisoner Release Legal Service

Administrative Officer 3 (AO3)/ Administrative Officer 4 (AO4) $64,773 - $85,611 plus Superannuation

2 Year Contract

Darwin

About the Legal Aid NT:

Legal Aid NT is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990 (NT). 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.

Legal Aid NT established the Northern Territory’s first Parole Legal Service in June 2024, supporting and advocating for clients applying for parole and on parole orders. The integrated service provides legal advice and advocacy, as well as support developing strong plans for our clients’ transition to the community.

About the role:

Under the supervision of the Senior Solicitor of the Parole Legal Service, coordinate the day-to-day administration of the Parole Legal Service.

About you:

You will have high level administrative and secretarial skills, with effective time management skills and the ability to organise and prioritise workloads while working within a busy team in a fast-paced environment.

Crucial to your success is your high level 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 offer 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 this position, applicants must attach a resume, a statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages), and copies of your relevant tertiary qualifications.

Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] by 10am 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]

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