ASO4 Salary range $86,752 to $93,420 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Full-time Maximum term 12- months contract
Full PBI salary packaging available – adds approximately $6K to your take home pay
Working at Legal Aid Commission (ACT) is an opportunity to do challenging and rewarding work and make a meaningful contribution to the circumstances of disadvantaged and vulnerable clients and communities in the ACT.
The Criminal Legal Practice at Legal Aid ACT provides advice, assistance and representation to people in the ACT who are charged with criminal offences, including through duty lawyer services at the ACT Magistrates Court and Children’s Court. The practice provides ongoing assistance for substantive matters including defended hearings, trials and appeals in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and the High Court.The Practice plays an important role in supporting access to justice by assisting clients who may need one-off help at court or ongoing representation through a grant of legal assistance.
The Criminal Legal Practice Supervisor will be required to manage the administrative aspects of the Criminal Legal Practice, maintain and oversee rostering of lawyers and legal support, and support the Head of Criminal Practice with strategic initiatives. The Practice Supervisor will be a participative and positive team member in a dynamic work environment, and will require strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills to ensure effective client and stakeholder service delivery and a high level of flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment. The role requires constant problem solving and knowledge of criminal procedure and a strong grasp of internal policies.
About the position:
In this role, you will coordinate the day-to-day administrative operations of the Criminal Legal Practice, including workflow allocation, rostering, reporting and support arrangements for lawyers and legal support staff. You will assist the Head of Practice by monitoring practice needs, improving procedures, supporting workforce planning and ensuring administrative systems operate effectively. You will also contribute to staff recruitment, onboarding, training and performance processes, while promoting safe, ethical and consistent work practices across the team. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including other practice areas and the AFP and DPP to maintain productive working relationships.
About You:
You are an organised, proactive and people-focused professional who enjoys keeping a busy practice running smoothly. You bring strong administrative experience, confidence coordinating competing priorities, and the ability to support and guide a team in a fast-paced environment. With excellent attention to detail, clear communication skills and a collaborative approach, you will look for practical ways to improve processes, strengthen service delivery and contribute to a positive and effective practice.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment that offers variety, challenge and professional development – then we want to hear from you…Apply now!
Applicants must have Australian work rights. Applicants need to hold an ACT Working with vulnerable people card. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process, and an offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Applications should include a current resume and a 1-page cover letter addressing the Position Requirements in the Position description click ‘Apply now' and follow the prompts.
Legal Aid ACT is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.
These positions will be required to work at our office location, due to the in-person nature of our legal work.
Further information is available from the Position Description.
Applications close: Applications close: Monday 17th August 2026.
Applications should include a current resume and a 1-page cover letter addressing the Position Requirements in the Position description click ‘Apply now’ and follow the prompts.