- Lead community-focused advocacy that changes lives every day!
- Manage complex caseloads while leading high-performing teams.
- $152,646 - $157,429 + super + salary packaging & leave loading!
Job: 1617306 | Full-Time | Permanent | Redfern, NSW | $152,646 - $157,429 (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 Criminal Law Practice, you’ll play a key role in leading the delivery of culturally appropriate legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. You will oversee complex criminal law matters, mentor legal teams, and drive operational excellence while strengthening community-focused advocacy and access to justice. Each day, you will:
- Lead the delivery of culturally appropriate criminal law services and oversee complex legal matters across Local, District, Children’s and Supreme Courts.
- Supervise, mentor and support legal and administrative staff, including recruitment, training, performance development and workload management.
- Coordinate daily legal operations, court schedules and resource allocation to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery.
- Support the implementation of policies, procedures and strategies that strengthen legal services and operational excellence across the practice.
- Build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, stakeholders and external legal representatives through advocacy, education and community engagement.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards, legislation and workplace policies while contributing to a collaborative and culturally safe work environment.
Your Story & Strengths
You are a passionate and experienced legal leader with a strong commitment to delivering culturally appropriate legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Bringing expertise in criminal law, people leadership and advocacy, you thrive in fast-paced environments while mentoring teams, driving operational excellence and championing access to justice. Key strengths include:
- Strong understanding of and respect for Aboriginal cultural practices, with the ability to provide culturally appropriate legal support to clients and communities.
- Hold a current NSW Practising Certificate with demonstrated experience in criminal law advocacy and legal representation.
- Proven leadership experience managing legal teams, workloads and daily operations within a fast-paced legal practice.
- Sound knowledge of criminal law legislation, court procedures and experience representing Aboriginal clients in criminal matters.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation and people management skills, with the ability to mentor staff and build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and uphold workplace health, safety, ethical and diversity standards.
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.