- Create lasting change for Aboriginal children, families and communities.
- Provide expert legal advice, represent clients, and mentor your team daily.
- $140,862 - $144,058 + super + salary packaging & leave loading
Job: 1636713 | Full-Time | Permanent | Newcastle, NSW | $140,862 - $144,058 (Based on Experience)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.
Your Impact
As a valued member of the Care & Protection/Family Law Practice, you’ll play a key role in supporting Aboriginal children, families and communities by delivering high-quality legal services, advocating for positive outcomes, and fostering access to justice through culturally safe and responsive practice. Each day, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, culturally appropriate legal advice and representation in Care and Protection and Family Law matters.
- Manage a complex caseload, including court appearances, legal research, case preparation, and client advocacy.
- Provide strategic legal guidance to Aboriginal families, children and young people, supporting positive legal outcomes.
- Mentor and support junior solicitors, contributing to a collaborative, high-performing and culturally safe legal team.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, communities, stakeholders and partner agencies to enhance service delivery.
- Contribute to law reform, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives that advance justice for Aboriginal communities.
Your Story & Strengths
You are a skilled and motivated individual who understands and respects the cultural, social, and historical context that shapes the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You bring both technical excellence and a deep commitment to community and justice. Key strengths include:
- A NSW Practising Certificate with a minimum of 4 years’ experience and knowledge of relevant NSW Care, Protection and Family Legislation.
- Capacity to represent Aboriginal clients and undertake an advocacy role before Courts or Tribunals.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to provide quality customer service in a high-volume work environment.
- Proven capacity to identify and understand legal issues facing socially and economically disadvantaged Aboriginal peoples.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written communications, including court documents, correspondence, submissions, and other legal materials.
- Well-developed legal research/analytical and statutory interpretation skills.
Our Journey Together
At ALS, you’ll find a career that truly matters, one where your work has purpose and impact every day. We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a range of generous benefits, including:
- Not-for-profit salary packaging, helping you make the most out of your salary by offering up to $15,900 annually to minimise your tax and maximise your net income.
- Annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.
- Career and professional development opportunities
Caring for Community & You
To protect the communities we serve, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid Working with Children (NSW) check for this role.
ALS is committed to equal opportunity and cultural safety in recruitment for all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team at
[email protected] - we will work with you to ensure an accessible and supportive experience.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.