There are currently 2 full time, fixed term vacancies available until 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extension/s and/or permanency.

About the role

The Grants Management & Integrity Division is responsible for the assigning of legal aid grants to private practitioners and in-house staff, as well as managing the agency integrity and risk management strategies, including complaint handling.

The Policy & Governance and PRIS programs are also managed in this division.  

The role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast paced environment. 

About YOU

You are motivated by social justice and making a positive difference for people, particularly those experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage.

There are currently two vacancies:

Paralegal – Integrity & Quality Assurance Team

You will be empathetic, approachable and resilient, with the confidence to deal with sensitive and confidential matters and engage constructively with clients and stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds.

You will have sound judgement, strong communication and organisational skills, and a natural curiosity that helps you get to the heart of an issue. You will enjoy working collaboratively, finding practical solutions and contributing to improvements in complaints management, risk, governance and the quality of services we provide.

Providing high level support to the Division Director and Senior Risk & Integrity Officer will provide you with opportunities to be involved in this growing team. 

Paralegal - Grants Management Team

You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to access to justice in Western Australia.

You will assess applications for legal aid across family, criminal and civil law, assisting people who may be experiencing vulnerability or challenging circumstances. You will bring a positive and collaborative approach, strong communication skills and sound judgement, and enjoy developing constructive relationships with colleagues and legal practitioners.

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. We offer a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to Fitness Passport which provides a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families. 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. Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us. You can also keep up to date with our activities and achievements by following us on LinkedIn.

How to Apply

Applications are made online. In addition to the questions being asked in the online application, you should submit:

• A comprehensive CV (max. 5 pages) that showcases your talents and key achievements relevant to the role; and
• A cover letter (max. 1 page) outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role (tip - your written communication skills will also be assessed so be sensible with font and margin sizes).
• Please state in your cover letter which position you are applying for, or if you are applying for both.

Qualifications and minimum experience required for the role will also be assessed by the panel at application stage.

Interviews are scheduled to take place via teams video during the week commencing 23 November 2026.

Click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page to submit your application. Applications are only accepted via www.jobs.wa.gov.au. Please allow enough time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

For technical difficulties while applying online, contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 and quote recruitment ID number 423313.

• All such applications should have a lodged date and time generated automatically.
• Transmissions received after the closing date and time will not be accepted unless there is evidence of fault in the online system being down.

If you have any questions about the application process or do not have access to a computer with internet access, please contact RecruitmentAdmin@legalaid.wa.gov.au.

Further information

Download the attached Job Description Form to learn more 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. 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.

If you would like to talk to someone about the job, please contact Kristen Ashton, Director, Grants Management, on Tel: (08) 9261 6309 or email Kristen.ashton@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. For First Nations culturally appropriate resources on making a job application visit Jobs and Skills WA.

Diversity & Inclusion

A commitment to fair and equitable treatment for all is at the very core of Legal Aid WA’s values. We recognise a diverse workforce is essential to delivering inclusive client centred services. Legal Aid WA welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ members of the community.

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 participate in the recruitment process, please contact Janice Green on tel (08) 6373 5297 or email Janice.Green@legalaid.wa.gov.au

Other Conditions

This selection process may be used to fill other similar Legal Aid WA vacancies, in addition to this vacancy, for up to twelve (12) months from the completion date of the selection process. The panel may also 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.