" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eManaging Solicitor, Criminal Law Practice\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"27623\"\u003e Legal - Partner / Manager \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"27625\"\u003e Wagga Wagga \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"27626\"\u003e Permanent, Full-Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"27808\"\u003e Criminal Law Practice \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 8/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnect with community and lead your team to drive better outcomes!\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee workloads, manage people and drive service delivery across your regions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e$157,225 - $162,152 + super + salary packaging \u0026amp; leave loading!\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJob: 1692729 | Full-Time | Permanent | Wagga Wagga or Griffith NSW\u0026nbsp;| $157,225 - $162,152 (Based on Experience)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYour Impact\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll play a key role in leading the delivery of high-quality, culturally safe legal services across the Wagga \u0026amp; Griffith cluster. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to the team, while driving effective legal practice, service delivery and positive outcomes for Aboriginal clients and communities. Each day, you will:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide high-quality legal representation\u0026nbsp;in complex criminal matters across Local, District and Children\u0026rsquo;s Courts, including committals and higher court appearances.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and support the Wagga \u0026amp; Griffith cluster, providing supervision, mentoring, performance management and professional development to team members.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage workloads and operational priorities, including work allocation, court schedules, resources and briefing external legal representatives to ensure effective service delivery.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrengthen community engagement and partnerships\u0026nbsp;through outreach, community legal education and collaboration with key legal, government and community stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive continuous improvement and professional excellence\u0026nbsp;by contributing to policies, procedures, practice development and knowledge sharing across the Criminal Law Practice.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure strong governance and compliance, upholding professional obligations, ALS policies, WHS requirements and culturally safe and ethical service delivery.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYour Story \u0026amp; Strengths\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You are a skilled and motivated legal leader who understands and respects the cultural, social, and historical context that shapes the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You bring strong criminal law expertise, proven leadership capability and a deep commitment to community and justice. Key strengths include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent NSW Practising Certificate\u0026nbsp;with at least five years\u0026rsquo; experience in criminal law and demonstrated experience managing legal services, workloads and teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong criminal law expertise, including experience representing Aboriginal clients, managing complex matters and briefing and instructing Counsel.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven leadership and people management capability, with strong skills in supervision, mentoring, performance management, negotiation and conflict resolution.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work autonomously.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated cultural capability and commitment\u0026nbsp;to Aboriginal communities, including an understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture, history and community needs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSound legal judgement and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess complex matters, manage risk and uphold high standards of professional and ethical practice.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOur Journey Together\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At ALS, you\u0026rsquo;ll find a career that truly matters, one where your work has purpose and impact every day. We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a range of generous benefits, including:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoy the perks of our annual $5000 area allowance if located in Griffith!\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnnual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCareer and professional development opportunities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCaring for Community \u0026amp; You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To protect the communities we serve, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid National Police Check and Working with Children (NSW) check for this role.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e ALS is committed to equal opportunity and cultural safety in recruitment for all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team at talent@alsnswact.org.au - we will work with you to ensure an accessible and supportive experience.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInterested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"913507\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "