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Chief Executive Officer

Central Australian Women's Legal Service Davenport WA 6230

Permanent Full time

Key points we found

  • Lead one of Australia''s most respected women''s legal services.
  • Oversee financial sustainability and develop a multidisciplinary workforce.
  • Champion advocacy and ensure high-quality, culturally safe services.

  1. Location: Alice Springs, NT
  2. Some leadership opportunities change organisations. This one changes lives.
  3. Build on a remarkable leadership legacy while creating your own.

Lead the Next Chapter

Lead one of Australia's most respected women's legal services and help shape the future of access to justice, safety, and support for women across Central Australia. Reporting to the Board, you will lead a multidisciplinary organisation delivering legal services, education, advocacy, and support programs.

Your Responsibilities

  1. Lead organisational strategy, future growth, and funding initiatives.
  2. Support the Board through effective governance and risk management.
  3. Oversee financial sustainability and develop a multidisciplinary workforce.
  4. Build strong stakeholder and community partnerships, and foster a collaborative culture.
  5. Champion advocacy, community impact, and ensure high-quality, culturally safe services.

The Kind of Leader This Community Needs

  1. Legal qualifications relevant to the community legal sector and a current Practising Certificate.
  2. Significant post-admission legal experience and demonstrated senior leadership experience.
  3. Leadership experience within legal, community, government, or not-for-profit environments.
  4. Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and/or remote communities.
  5. Understanding of domestic and family violence, gender inequality, and access to justice.

Why You'll Love Leading Here

  1. Competitive executive remuneration package and 12% employer superannuation.
  2. Remote area benefits, 6 weeks annual leave, and 12 days personal leave.
  3. Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  4. Collaborative, values-driven workplace culture with a strong reputation across Central Australia.
  5. Opportunity to influence meaningful social change and create lasting impact within a unique community.

About Central Australian Women's Legal Service

Central Australian Women's Legal Service (CAWLS) is a multidisciplinary legal service delivering holistic, culturally safe, trauma-informed support across Central Australia and the Barkly region. We provide legal assistance, community legal education, specialised support services, and advocacy.

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Skills
Community Engagement
Crisis Management
Cultural Competency
Cultural Safety
Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Financial Management
Gender Inequality Awareness
Governance
Leadership
Legal Advocacy
Legal Education
Legal Policy Development
Legal Qualifications
Legal Sector Experience
Legal Support Services
Practising certificate
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Planning
Understanding of Domestic and Family Violence

Perks & benefits
12 days personal leave
12% employer superannuation
6 weeks annual leave
Competitive executive remuneration package
Ongoing professional development opportunities

More details
Expiring date
12 Jul 2026
Date posted
18 Jun 2026
Category
Executive Management & Consulting
Occupation
C-Suite - Other
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Sector
Not for profit / Charity
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate

Central Australian Women's Legal Service

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