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OverviewJoin to apply for the Deputy Principal Legal Officer (with Relocation Support to Katherine, NT!) role at Katherine Womens Information & Legal Service.Base pay rangeA$119,093.00/yr - A$124,073.00/yrWhy Join KWILS?Salary packaging up to $15,899 tax-free + meals & entertainment benefits6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loadingRelocation assistance & remote area benefits (living/travel reimbursement up to 50%)Professional development budget ($1,000 annually) + CPD fundingLeadership coaching, resilience sessions & career pathways into Principal Legal Officer rolesFlexible, family-friendly workplace with strong wellbeing focusAbout KWILSKatherine Womens Information & Legal Service (KWILS) is a specialist womens legal service providing trauma-informed and culturally safe legal support across the Big Rivers Region. Our work spans domestic, family & sexual violence, child protection, family law, and victims of crime compensation. Guided by our 20252030 Strategic Plan, we combine legal services with advocacy, law reform, and community education to create lasting impact.The RoleThis is a newly created leadership role, offering the opportunity to grow into senior management while making a difference in womens access to justice. Youll:Provide high-quality legal advice, casework & representation in complex mattersSupervise and mentor a team of 4 solicitorsAct as Principal Legal Officer when requiredLead community outreach and deliver legal educationBuild relationships with stakeholders across legal, government & community sectorsRegular travel, including overnight stays, will form part of your outreach work.About YouYou are a values-driven leader who thrives in dynamic environments and supports your team to succeed. To be successful, you will have:Admission as a solicitor in Australia + eligibility for an NT Practising Certificate4+ years post-admission experience in relevant practice areasExperience (or strong interest) in DFSV, family law or child protectionSkills in trauma-informed, culturally safe practice, ideally with Aboriginal communitiesLeadership and mentoring experience within a legal practiceAdditional requirements: Ochre Card (WWCC), National Police Clearance, Manual Drivers Licence.Apply NowThis is your chance to build your leadership career while making a real impact in the Northern Territory.Relocation support provided wed love to chat about life in the Big Rivers Region.Apply today and help shape the future of access to justice with KWILS.Seniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustriesLegal Services #J-18808-Ljbffr