• Take the next step in your legal career as our Practice Lead and start specialising in an area of Law that you're passionate about today!
• Earn a competitive salary of up to circa $111,000 + superannuation and enjoy fantastic benefits, including relocation assistance to help you make this vibrant region your new home!
• NFP salary packaging options available to significantly increase your take-home pay

Our Mission:

For 25 years, KWILS has passionately served women and non-binary individuals in the Big Rivers Region (NT). We provide free civil legal advice, representation, and comprehensive support services, promoting gender equality and fighting violence against women. Our advocacy and community education efforts challenge harmful cultural practices and work towards meaningful legal and cultural changes.

We now have multiple rewarding opportunities available for experienced Solicitors to take the next steps in their careers by joining our team in Katherine as our next Practice Leads!

How You’ll Make a Difference:

As our next Practice Lead, you'll be at the forefront of positive change in your chosen realm of expertise, guiding and inspiring our dedicated team of Lawyers in matters directly aligned with your focus. 

The Practice Lead positions are available in three distinct domains: Family Law, Children in Need of Protection (CINOP), and Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence (DFSV). Each role presents a unique opportunity for you to lead impactful initiatives, contributing to the advancement of justice and support for vulnerable women throughout Katherine.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality legal advice, information, referrals, representation and casework to clients, particularly in complex or litigious matters
• Providing training, mentoring and supervision of Solicitors as directed by the Managing Lawyer
• Conducting regular outreach services within Katherine, including attendance at the Katherine local court, Katherine Women’s Crisis Centre, Katherine Police Station, and other related services such as homelessness, health, and family services
• Representing KWILS in a variety of public forums to promote the work of the service, including network meetings and consultations
• Planning, designing and delivering Community Legal Education workshops and associated materials to community groups and organisations
• Undertaking Acting Managing Lawyer duties as required, e.g. when Managing Lawyer is on leave

For more information on the key responsibilities, click here to view the Position Description for this role.

Click here to view the KWILS organisational structure chart.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

To be considered for these positions, you will need a minimum of 4 years of post-admission experience, OR 3 years of experience in a related field (i.e. Family Law, Child Protection, and Family or Sexual Violence).

You’ll also have highly developed communication skills and a passion for social justice, with the ability to work in a trauma-informed environment. 

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a skilled Solicitor to take the next step in their career! Join the KWILS team today to start specialising in an area of Law that you’re passionate about, and help us change lives throughout Katherine and the Big Rivers region today!

Be Rewarded:

As our next Practice Lead, you will enjoy a competitive Level 7.1 salary of up to circa $111,000 per annum (commensurate with skills and experience) + superannuation. You’ll also be joining a tight-knit and diverse team that is passionate about social justice and is committed to fostering a flexible, family-friendly working environment for all staff members.

You will also enjoy additional benefits, such as:

• 6 weeks of annual leave is available, so you'll have plenty of time available to explore the natural beauty of Katherine and the Big Rivers region!
• NFP salary packaging is available to increase your take-home pay by up to $15,899 p.a.
• Meals and Entertainment packaging up to $2,650 p.a.
• Relocation assistance to help you make this vibrant regional community your new home. We’ll also help in making the move as simple as possible by providing you with the option to have a KWILS team member inspect rental properties on your behalf prior to relocating
• The ability to step into future leadership roles, e.g. the Practice Leads will have the opportunity to undertake Acting Principal Legal Officer duties as required when the Managing Lawyer is unable to do so
• Service vehicle and travel allowance provided for work-related travel
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about social justice and are looking for the opportunity to specialise in an area of Law that you’re passionate about, we want to hear from you - apply now!