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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. It has 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. NAAJA is committed to providing quality representation for clients and bringing about long-term change in the justice system through law reform and education.

NAAJA is committed to providing competitive employee rewards and benefits including:

  • competitive salaries
  • professional development opportunities
  • salary packaging options
  • generous leave entitlements.

To find out more about working with NAAJA, email hr@naaja.org.au.

About our Services

NAAJA works together with the Northern Territory Indigenous communities, key stakeholders and other Indigenous organisations to deliver culturally proficient law and justice services to the NT community in a sensitive manner.

NAAJA delivers a number of key services and programs including, criminal law representation and advice, civil law representation and advice, custody notification service (CNS) and throughcare.

Other internal support services include, human resources, finance and accounting services, information technology and administrative support.

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Life at NAAJA

Life in the Northern Territory is unlike anywhere else in Australia!

The true home of the Australian outback, the NT is home to some of Australia’s most famous naturally occurring landmarks including Uluru, Leitchfield National Park, Katherine Gorge, Edith Falls the Mataranka Hot Springs and much more. Living and working in the NT is a truly incredible experience with communities rich in Indigenous history and culture. With offices throughout the Territory NAAJA offers a broad range of cultural work experiences for those looking for a new adventure. One thing we can promise you is you won’t be wasting time stuck in traffic in the NT!

Working at NAAJA will see you immersed in Indigenous culture working with staff, stakeholder and clients with complex needs you may not experience anywhere else in the country. Many of our roles offer opportunities to travel right across the Territory and our lawyers even appear in local bush courts far and wide.

Whether you are looking to make some money for a few years or to put down roots with your family, NAAJA welcomes all people no matter where you are in your journey.

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