• Empower women by addressing legal barriers at the intersection of health and justice.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, 12% Super, 6 Weeks' Leave, and Generous Salary Packaging!
• Make a difference from Alice Springs – relocation support and a thriving team await you.

About Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS)

Central Australian Women's Legal Service (CAWLS) is a dynamic Community Legal Centre catering to women in Central Australia and the Barkly Region, with offices in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. Specialising in assisting women affected by Domestic and Family Violence, CAWLS adopts a holistic and culturally safe approach, offering services such as legal advice and representation, court support, client support, financial counselling, and community education and outreach. CAWLS is an accredited community legal centre, a member of Women's Legal Services Australia and a specialist domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) service.

Join a supportive legal team of multicultural women from all across Australia who are dedicated to the mission of CAWLS to empower the women of Central Australia and the Barkly through culturally safe legal assistance, transformative education and holistic services, and ensure the respect and consideration of women's rights.

To learn more about us, please visit: https://cawls.org.au/

About the Opportunity

Central Australian Women's Legal Service (CAWLS) is looking for a full-time Health Justice Lawyer based in Alice Springs, NT, on a two-year contract.

This role is part of our Health Justice Partnership and reports to the Principal Legal Officer and Senior Management Team. It focuses on delivering legal services and education within healthcare settings, addressing domestic, family and sexual violence, family law and child protection matters for clients referred through hospitals and health providers across Central Australia and the Barkly, as well as clients accessing CAWLS' drop-in service and clinic appointments.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide high-quality legal advice and representation on domestic and family violence, family law, and child protection
• Respond to on-call requests for legal advice within the Health Justice Partnership during business hours
• Manage a caseload under the direction of the Principal Legal Officer
• Represent clients in the Local Court, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and other tribunals, and assist with duty lawyer services
• Deliver outreach legal services and community legal education, including travel to Tennant Creek and remote communities
• Collaborate with clinicians and health professionals on training in identifying and responding to DFSV, mandatory reporting and child protection
• Help coordinate and deliver CAWLS' 'Identifying and Responding to Domestic and Family Violence' training courses
• Create legal content for education programs, eLearning tools, articles, blogs and social media
• Support CAWLS' partnerships and strengthen referral pathways between health and legal services
• Contribute to policy and law reform, reporting, and organisational compliance

To read the full position description, please click here.

About You

To qualify, you will need to be eligible to hold a Practising Certificate in the Northern Territory, with a minimum of 1 to 2 years' post-admission experience across a broad range of matters, particularly domestic and family violence. Experience as an adult educator or facilitator with excellent public speaking skills is also essential, along with a strong understanding of the dynamics of domestic and family violence and the legal, economic and social issues affecting women in Central Australia and the Barkly.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Previous work in Community Legal Centres and/or Health Justice Partnership settings
• Experience delivering training to the health sector
• Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and/or First Nations backgrounds
• Experience using Actionstep

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong communication and time management skills, cultural awareness, and a demonstrated commitment to social justice. You'll be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a small, multidisciplinary team, and bring a personal commitment to reflection and self-care that builds resilience and helps manage the impact of vicarious trauma.

This is a meaningful opportunity for a compassionate and driven legal practitioner who wants to improve access to justice, support women's safety, and collaborate across systems to deliver real change.

Please note: This is a female-identified position under Sections 30 and 34 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. You must also hold (or be eligible to obtain) a current NT Driver’s Licence, Ochre Card, and National Police Check.

About the Benefits

You will receive a competitive base salary plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience), along with a great host of benefits, including:

• Relocation Assistance and support provided to make Alice Springs your new home
• Travel Allowance for overnight trips
• Six Weeks' Annual Leave + Additional 12 Days Personal Leave
• Salary Sacrificing options
• A supportive work environment with plenty of on-the-job training
• Paid professional development and upskilling opportunities
• High priority focus on employee wellbeing
• Team bonding events and great company spirit and culture
• Mentorship and training programmes

Discover your new home: Alice Springs, NT

In the very core of Australia's vivid outback lies Alice Springs, fondly referred to by locals as "Alice." This iconic destination is your portal to the vast wonders of the Northern Territory's outback. Alice Springs resonates with Australia's soulful essence, built on age-old deserts and deeply enriched by the Aboriginal traditions seamlessly interwoven into its everyday life.

Within its boundaries, indulge in a range of unique experiences, from exhilarating camel treks to ethereal sunrise balloon journeys. Venture a tad beyond, and nature beckons with pristine freshwater retreats, the grandeur of Kings Canyon, and the iconic silhouette of Uluru. Indeed, Alice Springs pulsates as the vibrant heart of Australia’s Red Centre. Every time the sun sets, it makes you wonder: Why just come for a visit? Think about calling Alice Springs your home, where each morning brings a fresh outback experience.

See the Impact Firsthand

Want to understand the kind of work you’ll be part of at CAWLS?

Explore our Impact Report to see how we:

• Supported over 1,500 women across Central Australia and the Barkly Region
• Launched new services like School Lawyers and Criminal Law outreach
• Partnered with health, education and community organisations to create real change

Join a team making a measurable difference in the lives of women and families every day.

Ready to Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful systemic change in a region where your impact truly matters. If you are passionate about supporting women and fostering safe, empowered communities, we'd love to hear from you.

The position is subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period.

If you're looking for the chance to bring your skills to a passionate not-for-profit organisation that supports the women who need it most, don't wait - APPLY NOW!