• Administrative Officer 5 or Professional 2 - $86,297 - $105,445 plus Superannuation
• 2 Year Contract
• Darwin

About the Legal Aid NT:

Legal Aid NT is an independent statutory authority established under the Legal Aid Act 1990 (NT). Our purpose is to ensure that people in the Northern Territory understand their legal rights and disadvantaged people have access to quality legal services, and to uphold a fair Northern Territory and national justice system.

About the role:

Under the supervision of the Practice Lead Social Support and in collaboration with Managing Solicitor of the Darwin Criminal Law Practice, the Youth Support Case Worker provides individualised support and referral services to young people before the youth justice court, to ensure they receive appropriate non-legal support services.

About you:

The position requires a self-motivated person who has experience working with young people. The applicant will require an understanding of the criminal justice system and how it relates to young people and will focus on information, support, and assistance. On-going training will be provided in relation to specific legal issues. The successful applicant will be confident in case planning, providing support to young people and families and will value working collaboratively in a team and with other agencies.

Employee benefits:

Legal Aid NT offer attractive employment benefits such as 6 weeks annual leave and salary packaging options. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on meeting the legal needs of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory.

Further Information:

A duty statement, including selection criteria can be obtained from legalaid.nt.gov.au, or view the attachment below.

Further information on the role, please contact Human Resources on 08 8999 3000 or [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Support Case Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Legal Aid NT values diversity. We encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodate people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.