Looking for a new opportunity?

Whether you’re starting your career, returning to the workforce or looking for a change, this could be a great opportunity to build your administrative skills in a supportive legal environment.

Join our Administration Officer/Paralegal Level 1/2 Talent Register and be considered for opportunities that offer valuable experience while contributing to an organisation that helps people access justice.

The Talent Register allows you to express your interest in positions that become available within Legal Aid WA’s Regional Services Division. Our regional offices are located in Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Carnarvon (satellite), Christmas Island, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Kununurra and South Hedland.

About the role

As an Administration Officer/Paralegal, you’ll be part of a small team providing administrative support and assisting people who contact or visit the office.

Depending on the role, your day-to-day tasks may include:

• reception and general administration
• filing and distributing incoming mail
• booking appointments
• maintaining office supplies and resources
• referring clients to appropriate agencies or specialist services
• providing information to members of the public and community organisations over the phone and face to face.

We’re looking for people who are organised, professional and comfortable working as part of a small team.

Interested? Register your details and we may contact you when a suitable opportunity becomes available.

Opportunities may be full-time or part-time and may include fixed-term or permanent positions.

The register is regularly reviewed. If an opportunity becomes available that matches your skills, interests and availability, we may contact you for an informal discussion.

Your CV will remain active on the register for three months. After this time, you’ll need to submit your CV again if you would like to remain on the register.

Registering your interest does not guarantee an offer of employment. Suitability will be assessed as vacancies arise. As this is not a formal selection process, individual outcomes or feedback will not be provided.

Current vacancies

• Kalgoorlie - Permanent
• Kununurra - Permanent
• South Hedland - Fixed term 1 November 2026 to 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension/s and/or permanency.

What we’re looking for

For Level 1 opportunities, we’re looking for people who have:

• Good communication and people skills, including the ability to remain calm, respectful and professional when dealing with challenging situations.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to accurate work.
• Confidence using computers and learning different systems and databases.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• A willingness to learn and use new technology in the workplace.

For Level 2 opportunities, you’ll need the above skills as well as:

• The ability to understand a client’s needs and relate them to the appropriate legal services or support.
• Knowledge of community-based support services and legal systems, practices and procedures.
• The ability to create and prepare documents and templates using a computer.

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, 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.

Ready to register your interest?

Applications are made online. As part of your application, we’ll ask you to provide:

• Your CV, outlining your skills, experience and any relevant achievements.

• A short response to the following question:
  What does working effectively as part of a small team mean to you? Tell us about a time when you worked well with others.

• Two current referees who we can contact as part of the onboarding process.

• Your preferred work arrangements, including whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time work and your preferred regional office.

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.

For technical difficulties while applying online, contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 and quote recruitment ID number 1066204.

• All such applications should have a lodged date and time generated automatically.

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 Sarina Bontempo on (08) 9261 6897 or via email regionalcoordinator@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.

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.