Community Legal Educator Coordinator

Lead community-driven legal education that makes a real difference across the NT

About Naaja

The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency Ltd (NAAJA) is one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal legal services. With offices in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs, we deliver high-quality legal assistance, advocacy and education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our work is recognised nationally, with awards for human rights and crime prevention. We are committed to justice, fairness, and long-term change through quality representation, education, law reform and community-led solutions.

We Provide:

• A competitive salary
• Generous leave - 6 weeks annual + 17.5% loading, 3 weeks personal leave and more
• Access up to $18,550 tax free salary packaging
• Professional development opportunities
• Be part of a nationally recognised legal service

About The Role

The Community Legal Educator Coordinator leads the design, delivery and evaluation of Community Legal Education (CLE) across the Northern Territory. With a focus on the Night Patrol CLE program, you’ll ensure education is accessible, culturally responsive and outcome driven.

This is a leadership role where you’ll guide a skilled team, build strong relationships with communities, and help shape best practice CLE delivery in both urban and remote settings.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement NAAJA’s CLE plan in line with strategic goals and funding agreements
• Lead and support a team delivering innovative, community-based legal education
• Build connections with communities and Law and Justice groups, tailoring CLE to local needs
• Oversee CLE publications, workshops and digital resources
• Ensure quality control, reporting, compliance and best practice delivery
• Represent NAAJA in external forums and champion the role of CLE in justice reform

What You’Ll Bring

• Diploma/degree in law or equivalent experience in the justice system
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Proven experience in community engagement and cross-cultural communication
• High-level knowledge of NT civil and criminal justice systems
• Understanding of best practice CLE delivery in the NT context
• Commitment to NAAJA’s cultural competency framework
• Willingness to travel, including to remote communities
• NT Ochre Card (or ability to obtain), criminal history clearance, and NT driver’s licence

This is your opportunity to lead a team making a real impact on access to justice in the NT.

Apply now and be part of creating change with NAAJA.

For any questions please contact - hr@naaja.org.au.

Applications close: 15 October 2025.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.