- Drive real impact for Aboriginal communities through advocacy!
- Manage a dynamic team and handle complex cases with a diverse caseload.
- $152,646 + super + salary packaging & $5000 allowance!
Job: 1598324 | Full-Time | Permanent | Broken Hill, NSW | $152,646 (Fixed Pay)
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 and delivering culturally safe criminal law services, providing expert advice and representation to Aboriginal clients. Oversee the Broken Hill practice while driving early intervention, outreach, and community-focused legal support. Each day, you will:
- Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team, managing workloads, resources, and performance
- Conduct complex criminal matters with high-quality advocacy, preparation, and legal research
- Represent Aboriginal clients across Local, District, Children’s and other courts
- Mentor, recruit, and develop staff, fostering strong professional growth and retention
- Coordinate court schedules, diaries, and daily operations for an efficient legal practice
- Engage with communities and stakeholders, delivering legal education and strengthening relationships
Your Story & Strengths
You are a skilled and motivated senior leader 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 current NSW Practising Certificate with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Criminal Law.
- Demonstrated knowledge, appreciation of cultural and social needs and experience in legal representation for Aboriginal clients in criminal matters and capacity to brief and instruct Counsel.
- Sound knowledge of and demonstrated experience in conducting high quality carriage of an EAGP practice combined with complex criminal defended hearing work.
- Proven ability to manage the day-to-day activities of legal service offices within various locations including the supervision or mentorship of staff, the allocation of work, and management of workloads and regular reviews of performance.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant criminal law legislation, case law and court proceedings to effectively represent and advocate for Aboriginal clients, including demonstrating respect and support for Aboriginal cultural practices in dealing with clients, their families, communities and staff.
- Demonstrated excellence in consultation, interpersonal, influencing, motivational, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, combined with strong people management skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines, work without supervision and manage a diverse workload.
- Demonstrated commitment to the effective implementation of Workplace Health & Safety and Ethical and Diversity practices in the workplace.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to conduct community legal education and to prepare court documents, correspondence, submissions and other written materials.
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:
- Enjoy the perks of our annual $5000 area allowance for being part of our Broken Hill team!
- 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.