CareerPlan

Criminal Practice Manager – Fixed Term

Darwin, Northern TerritoryFull-time$110k2026-09-09 → 2026-10-14

Core

Lead and coordinate a criminal law practice, managing administrative operations and supporting a team of officers to deliver legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Role type

Senior IC practice manager (legal administration)

Builds

High-quality, accessible legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Domain

Legal services / Justice system / Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Team leadership and mentoring, Practice coordination, Data management and reporting, Stakeholder management, Office procedures and legal file management, Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred skills

Experience in a fast-paced environment, Initiative, Commitment to justice system reform

Responsibilities

Manage, support and mentor a team of administrative professionals; Coordinate workloads, staff development, leave and day-to-day operations; Drive efficient administrative processes and practice coordination; Support lawyers and managers across a busy criminal law practice; Manage data, reporting and key administrative requirements; Coordinate staff onboarding, travel, accommodation and operational needs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC