Community Legal Educator – Preventative Legal Services

Administrative Officer 4 (AO4) $75,091 - $85,611 plus Superannuation

12 Month 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.

About the role:

Under the supervision of the CLE Coordinator, the Community Legal Educator provides information and education about the law, legal rights, and processes to benefit community members and service providers in the Northern Territory. The Community Legal Educator will work as part of a team implementing the Legal Aid NT Community Legal Education Strategy with diverse groups and programs that change over time.

About you:

This position requires an energetic and self-motivated individual with well-developed communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. You will demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills, with the capacity to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The role also requires the ability to use initiative, exercise sound judgement, and apply well-developed problem-solving skills.

You will have demonstrated experience in project coordination, including planning, implementation, and evaluation, together with a commitment to community engagement, quality service delivery and an interest in early intervention and prevention services.

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, a statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages), and copies of your tertiary qualifications.

Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] by 4pm Friday, 28 November 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.