Fixed Term – Full time
At Legal Aid WA, we continue to widen access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment. We are committed to just and equitable treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. As a measure to achieve equality, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. While all are welcome to apply, preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Legal Aid WA offers very attractive employment conditions. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include (subject to eligibility): access to an excellent Salary Packaging scheme * District Allowance of up to $18,598 pa * 11% employer Superannuation contributions * Leave Loading of up to $1,883.76 pa * 5 weeks Annual Leave + 3 Public Service Holidays pa + Purchased Leave * generous Personal Leave entitlement * free return flights for you and your dependents + travel time * subsidised electricity * subsidised housing * relocation assistance * flexible work arrangements & good work life balance.
There is currently one full time vacancy available from 1 June 2024 to 31 December 2024, with the possibility of extensions (up to 2 years total appointment) and/or permanency (to occur within two years of appointment), subject to business requirements.
About the role
Working in the Kununurra regional office, you will assist lawyers to achieve positive legal outcomes for people in the East Kimberley. This role involves a mixture of administrative and secretarial responsibilities e.g. attending to phone and front counter enquiries, data entry, responding to emails, filing, and booking appointments. You will also have the opportunity to develop paralegal skills.
About you
To be successful in this opportunity, you will:
- Enjoy working with others and be a team player
- Be keen to learn and share knowledge
- Have great problem-solving skills
- Be able to organise yourself to meet deadlines
- Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Our values are vitally important to how we operate – you’ll need to be able to demonstrate you are the right cultural fit for Legal Aid WA.
About us and what we can offer you
We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements, including opportunities to purchase leave, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. Click here to learn more about the benefits we offer employees.
Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. We provide over 100,000 legal services to clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia.
Legal Aid WA is a provider of customer centred services and fosters a culture of inclusion. We appreciate differing viewpoints and cultural diversity and value all perspectives as we strive for excellent customer service through process improvements and innovation.
Further information
Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us.
Download the attached Job Description Form for more information about the role. We recommend you review our guide on applying for a job at Legal Aid WA, including eligibility, preparing your application and the selection process, prior to submitting your application.
If you would like to talk to someone about the job, please contact Taliesha Peckham on Tel: (08) 9166 5800 or email taliesha.peckham@legalaid.wa.gov.au
For First Nations specific information regarding working at Legal Aid WA, including our First Nations Staff Network, please visit First Nations Employment.
If you are a First Nations person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA online or call them on 13 64 64.
Assessment
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides an overview of the role, along with the selection criteria against which you will be assessed throughout the selection process. Alignment with Legal Aid’s values will also be considered in the panel’s assessment of candidates. Please take time to familiarise yourself with the role prior to applying.
How to Apply
Applications are made online. In addition to the questions being asked in the online application, you should also submit a comprehensive CV (max. 5 pages) that showcases your talents, experience and key achievements relevant to the role. Tip - written communication skills will also be assessed at the application stage so be sensible with font and margin sizes.
Qualifications and minimum experience required for the role will also be assessed by the panel at application stage.
Click the “Apply for Job” button at bottom of this page to submit your application.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA www.jobs.wa.gov.au.
If you do not have access to a computer or the internet, please contact the Kununurra office in plenty of time and they can arrange for you to submit your application from their office.
Please allow enough time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
Failure to submit the required information may result in the selection panel being unable to fully assess your application.
If you experience technical difficulties submitting your application online, contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 and quote recruitment ID number 894657.
Substantive Equality
Legal Aid Western Australia is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce. We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of people from all diverse backgrounds. Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve our vision of widening access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.
People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require adjustments to submit your application, please contact Janice Green on tel (08) 6373 5297 or email Janice.Green@legalaid.wa.gov.au
Other Conditions
This selection process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation. Alternatively, should the successful candidate decline or vacate the advertised position, the next most suitable candidate may be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months (unless otherwise stated) from the completion date of the initial selection process. Should no suitable candidate be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further candidates beyond the closing date.
Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.
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WORK TYPE:
Fixed Term - Full Time
LOCATION:
Kununurra
CLOSING DATE:
2024-05-27 9:00 AM
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