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Agency Department of Health Work unit Legal Services
Job title Legal Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin
Position number 477 RTF 330403 Closing 16/09/2026
Contact officer Kristin Prakash, Senior Legal Legal Support Officer on 08 8999 2668 or Kristin.prakash@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=330403
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Under the guidance of the Director of Legal Services and as part of a team, provide legal support to the Legal Services Unit.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide para-legal support to the Director Legal Services.
2. Assist with the preparation of litigated and coronial matters.
3. Conduct claims matters for the Department’s Motor Vehicle Accidents.
4. Be responsible for the production of documents under summonses, subpoenas, notices to produce and the like.
5. Assist with preparation of statutory instruments, including drafting instructions for Office of Parliamentary Counsel.
6. Conduct research as required.
7. Assist with preparation of short form agreements and notices.
8. Assist with preparation of briefings to the Minister, Chief Executive Officer and Division Heads as required.
9. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being
undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Formal education, training or relevant experience in a legal or related field.
2. Ability to understand and apply legal concepts, principles and practices with good research and interpretation skills.
3. Experience in preparation of quality written briefs, submissions and legal correspondence.
4. Ability to develop a sound working knowledge of Northern Territory legislation relevant to the health system.
5. Ability to communicate in a professional manner in both written and oral forms.
6. Ability to analyse issues and to work with limited supervision as part of a small team.
7. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills relevant to a legal environment.
8. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
9. Experience in computer use, especially word processing in a Windows environment and database use/management.
10. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. A knowledge of the Department and its functions and services provided.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Legal Services
Job title Legal Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin
Position number 477 RTF 330403 Closing 16/09/2026
Contact officer Kristin Prakash, Senior Legal Legal Support Officer on 08 8999 2668 or Kristin.prakash@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=330403
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Under the guidance of the Director of Legal Services and as part of a team, provide legal support to the Legal Services Unit.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide para-legal support to the Director Legal Services.
2. Assist with the preparation of litigated and coronial matters.
3. Conduct claims matters for the Department’s Motor Vehicle Accidents.
4. Be responsible for the production of documents under summonses, subpoenas, notices to produce and the like.
5. Assist with preparation of statutory instruments, including drafting instructions for Office of Parliamentary Counsel.
6. Conduct research as required.
7. Assist with preparation of short form agreements and notices.
8. Assist with preparation of briefings to the Minister, Chief Executive Officer and Division Heads as required.
9. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being
undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Formal education, training or relevant experience in a legal or related field.
2. Ability to understand and apply legal concepts, principles and practices with good research and interpretation skills.
3. Experience in preparation of quality written briefs, submissions and legal correspondence.
4. Ability to develop a sound working knowledge of Northern Territory legislation relevant to the health system.
5. Ability to communicate in a professional manner in both written and oral forms.
6. Ability to analyse issues and to work with limited supervision as part of a small team.
7. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills relevant to a legal environment.
8. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
9. Experience in computer use, especially word processing in a Windows environment and database use/management.
10. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. A knowledge of the Department and its functions and services provided.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Support Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Darwin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.