North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service

Administration Manager (12 Months Fixed Term)

North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service  •  $55.05 - $57.49/hr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  28 days ago
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Job Description

Lead, organise, and inspire as Admin Manager in this 12-month fixed-term role, ensuring our operations run smoothly!

What We Offer

  • Generous salary: $110,102.72 - $114,983.44 per annum
  • Up to $15,899 tax-free salary packaging
  • 12% Superannuation
  • 6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
  • 15 days personal/carer’s leave
  • Monthly wellbeing leave
  • $1,000 annual training budget
  • Laptop, phone and uniforms provided

About NAAFLS

NAAFLS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and the only victim‑based Family Violence Prevention Legal Service operating in remote communities across the Top End of the Northern Territory. With offices in Darwin, Katherine and Nhulunbuy, we service over 40 remote communities, delivering culturally responsive legal representation in Family Law, Child Protection and Domestic & Family Violence.

Our unique holistic service model brings lawyers together with Aboriginal Client Support Officers and Case Workers—ensuring our clients are supported not just legally, but culturally and safely.

About the Role

  • Oversee daily administrative operations across all NAAFLS locations.
  • Lead, support, and mentor the Administration Teams in Darwin and Katherine.
  • Ensure administrative processes are efficient, consistent, and compliant.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and staff development.
  • Assist with office operations including travel, logistics, vehicles, assets, and ICT troubleshooting.
  • Improve systems, processes, and communication across the organisation.
  • Support reporting, audits, and organisational compliance.

Contribute to the organisation’s commitment to delivering culturally appropriate services by ensuring that administrative practices are respectful, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

About You

You are an experienced Administrator who enjoys leading a small team and keeping operations running smoothly. You bring strong organisational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

What We’re Looking For

Essential criteria -

  • Strong administration experience with recent, relevant work in similar roles.
  • Confident leading a small team and supporting staff development.
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).
  • Highly organised, reliable, and able to manage competing priorities.
  • Positive, professional, and team‑focused approach
  • Able to work respectfully and culturally appropriately with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Strong attention to detail and accurate record‑keeping.
  • Confident using Microsoft Office and client database systems.
  • Willing to participate in training and occasional travel.
  • Able to obtain a WWCC, Criminal History Check, and hold an NT C‑Class Driver Licence.

How to Apply

Applications Close: Monday 16 March 2026

*Please note applications will be assessed as they are received!

Submit your application via SEEK with:

  • Your updated Resume
  • A one-page Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria

For more information about NAAFLS,visit naafls.com.au

For role enquiries, contact: hr@naafls.com.au

North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service

About North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service

North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service (NAAFLS) is a non-government Aboriginal organisation offering legal services and support to victims of family violence and sexual assault.

The primary focus of NAAFLS is to provide culturally appropriate assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and children who are victims of domestic and family violence, including sexual abuse. NAAFLS works in accordance to the Family Violence Prevention Legal Services “Operational Framework”.

Services available to clients include:

• Legal advice and casework assistance in areas relating to domestic and family violence, care and protection of children, victims of crime compensation, family law, wills, superannuation, housing and debt management.

• Information support and referral services.

• Community legal education.

• Prevention of family violence initiatives.

• Law reform.

• Trauma informed counselling.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Casuarina, AU
Year Founded
2005
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