Darwin Community Legal Service (DCLS) Darwin NT | Social Security Solicitor – Lead a New National Service Fulltime | SCHADS Level 6 + salary packaging Make your work count This is not a standard legal role. You will lead DCLS’s social security practice and deliver a national pilot service. You will work on real issues. Centrelink decisions. Debts. Appeals. You will help people who are under pressure and often out of options. You will also shape how this service works across Australia. About DCLS DCLS is a free, multidisciplinary legal and advocacy service working across the Northern Territory. We provide legal help, advocacy, and education to support people to understand and exercise their rights. Our work spans tenancy, disability rights, seniors’ rights, and general legal services. What You Will Do Lead our social security legal practice Deliver advice through a national phone service (NSSATS) Run casework, including complex matters and appeals Identify patterns and push for system change Support and mentor other solicitors Contribute to law reform and advocacy Deliver practical legal education in the community Why this role stands out You lead a key practice area You work on a national pilot, not just local files You see direct client impact every day About You You can hold an unrestricted NT practising certificate You have experience in social security or admin law, or you can build it fast You handle complex work without losing focus You communicate clearly and work well with people You are organised and comfortable with systems You care about fairness and access to justice Desirable Experience with Centrelink decisions and appeals Experience in a community legal centre NT driver’s licence What You Get SCHADS Level 6 salary (above award) Salary packaging 6 weeks annual leave A strong, supportive team Work that has real impact Apply now Send your CV and a short cover letter. Tell us why this work matters to you. For more information, please contact DCLS on Applications close: 29th May #J-18808-Ljbffr