Senior Criminal Lawyer
Location | Darwin
Salary | $125,503.91 to $134,371.98
Full time | 37.5 hours per week
About NAAJA
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency Ltd (NAAJA) provides legal assistance and justice services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Northern Territory. With offices in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs, NAAJA is recognised as a leading legal service and has received national and local human rights and crime prevention awards for its work.
We are committed to providing quality representation for our clients and driving long-term change in the justice system through law reform, advocacy, and education.
We Offer
About the Role
This is an opportunity to use your legal expertise where it matters most.
As a Senior Criminal Lawyer with NAAJA, you'll provide high-quality legal representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients across a broad range of criminal matters while helping address the systemic issues contributing to overrepresentation in the criminal justice system.
Working as part of a committed and culturally diverse legal team, you'll appear in the Local and Supreme Courts, mentor junior lawyers, contribute to law reform initiatives, and help deliver justice to some of the Northern Territory's most vulnerable communities.
No two days are the same, with opportunities to travel to regional and remote communities and make a genuine difference through meaningful advocacy.
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Bring
We're looking for an experienced criminal lawyer who is passionate about advocacy and committed to improving access to justice.
You'll bring:
Why This Role Matters
Every day, NAAJA lawyers stand beside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at some of the most important moments in their lives.
Your advocacy won't just influence individual cases, it will help shape fairer outcomes, strengthen communities, and contribute to addressing the systemic inequalities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within the justice system.
This is legal practice with purpose, where your work has a direct and lasting impact.
Use your legal skills to create real change. Join NAAJA’s Criminal Law team and make a lasting difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Apply Today
Be part of a legal team that walks with communities, not just for them.
To apply, please submit:
Enquiries can be sent to peopleandcapability@naaja.org.au. **Emailed applications not accepted**
Applications close: 24 July 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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