• Support Aboriginal families to safely leave violence and build a brighter future.
• $85,000 - $102,000 + Super + up to $15,899 tax-free salary packaging!
• Be part of a values-led team improving safety and empowerment across remote NT communities.
• Multiple full-time, part-time, and casual positions available in Darwin, Katherine, and Nhulunbuy.

About North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service (NAAFLS)

NAAFLS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and an independent Family Violence Prevention Legal Service. We provide culturally safe legal and non-legal wraparound support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victim survivors of domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) in more than 45 remote communities across the Top End, East Arnhem and Big Rivers regions of the Northern Territory.

With offices in Darwin, Katherine, and Nhulunbuy, our unique bi-cultural model pairs Aboriginal case support workers with solicitors to provide trauma-informed, holistic services. Our work is founded on the belief that Aboriginal communities must lead the policies, laws, and systems that affect them, and that both men and women play a role in ending violence.

NAAFLS is guided by principles of Cultural Respect, Collaboration, Trust, and Courage. As a leading authority on DFSV in the Northern Territory, we advocate for systemic change while walking alongside the communities we serve.

For more information, visit naafls.com.au

About the Opportunity

NAAFLS is looking for full-time, part-time, and casual Case Workers and Senior Case Workers to join our Leaving Violence Program (LVP) teams in Darwin, Katherine, and Nhulunbuy, NT.

These newly funded positions will deliver short-term (12-week) culturally responsive case management for Aboriginal clients experiencing family violence. You will support participants with developing safety plans and accessing financial and practical support to transition to safer futures.

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

• Providing trauma-informed, culturally safe case management over a 12-week period
• Conducting risk and safety assessments to determine participant eligibility and support needs
• Assisting clients in developing and achieving individual safety and support plans
• Coordinating referrals and navigating support systems
• Supporting clients to utilise financial support responsibly and meaningfully
• Collaborating with legal and non-legal NAAFLS team members for holistic support
• Participating in file reviews, data entry, and community engagement visits
• Contributing to stronger community-based networks of support across NT

About You

​​You identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and bring a strong connection to community, culture, and country. You may have previous experience working in community services or with families impacted by domestic and family violence — but what’s most important is your cultural knowledge, your lived experience, and your deep understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal people in the Top End.

Formal qualifications are desirable, but not required. We’re looking for people who know the communities we work with, who speak the languages, understand the kinship systems, and have the trust of those around them.

As our ideal candidate, you will be:

• Empathetic, non-judgmental, and able to build strong, trusting relationships
• Deeply respectful of cultural practices and able to ensure cultural safety for clients
• Someone who can meet people where they are, and walk alongside them during times of crisis
• Emotionally resilient and able to support clients through confronting situations
• A team player who values collaboration, communication, and shared outcomes
• Clear and calm under pressure, and comfortable with short-term (12-week) casework

This role is ideal for someone who is motivated to be part of change in their own community — someone who sees the value in providing practical support to help families move safely out of violence and into stronger, more independent futures.

Please note: You must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply, in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

You will need a current NT Driver’s Licence, Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card), and a clear Criminal History Check.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience, is a competitive annual salary of $85,000 - $102,000 plus superannuation, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Up to $15,899 tax-free salary packaging
• 6 week’ annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Time off in lieu for travel outside standard hours
• $130+ per day tax-free travel allowance when travelling overnight
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks after 12 months of service)
• $1,000 annual training budget for professional development
• Monthly RDOs and flexible working arrangements
• Off-site counselling and cultural supervision support available
• Access to uniform, laptop, iPhone, and all tools required for the role
• 4WD training, First Aid training, and cultural competency training included

Relocation Assistance is available for suitable candidates looking to relocate to Darwin or Katherine.

Why Join NAAFLS?

• Team Environment: Inclusive, supportive, and flexible workplace with a strong sense of purpose
• Relocation Support & Travel Perks: Assistance for those moving from interstate, plus paid travel with allowances and safety protocols in place
• Career Development: Ongoing supervision, annual performance reviews, and a clear focus on growing internal talent and providing long-term opportunities
• Purpose-Driven Work: Play a vital role in delivering culturally appropriate legal and support services that empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities against domestic, family, and sexual violence
• Values-Led Culture: Join a team guided by Cultural Respect, Collaboration, Trust, and Courage — where community needs are at the centre of everything we do
• Bi-Cultural Model: Work alongside Aboriginal case support workers in a collaborative structure that values cultural knowledge equally with legal expertise
• Training & Development:
  • Annual individual training budget
  • Core training in areas like anti-discrimination and suicide prevention
  • Cultural competency training
  • Ongoing supervision, performance reviews
  • Structured career pathways support your long-term growth
• Supportive Workplace: Thrive in an inclusive and flexible team environment that prioritises wellbeing, with access to counselling, off-site supervision, and cultural support
• Relocation & Travel Perks: Receive relocation assistance if moving from interstate, plus paid travel with generous allowances and safety protocols for field trips to remote communities
• Trusted and Respected: Be part of an organisation regarded as a leading authority in the Northern Territory for DFSV matters, and trusted by the communities we serve

Learn more about our vision in the NAAFLS Strategic Plan 2024–2029.

Be Part of Something Bigger

NAAFLS is a proud member of a national network of Family Violence Prevention Legal Services (FVPLS). Your success here can open doors across Australia, but more importantly, it puts you at the heart of something that matters deeply — supporting Aboriginal people, families, and communities in their pursuit of justice, healing, and empowerment.

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