Legal Aid WA is committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of the community we serve. This position is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as a special measure to achieve equality as per Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984. If the vacancy is not filled through this process, we may reopen the advertisement without this requirement.
PERMANENT FULL TIME POSITION (Job Share considered)
The Legal Aid WA East Kimberley regional office is located in Kununurra and staffed by three lawyers and three administration/paralegal positions. We are looking for an office all-rounder to join our small friendly team. You will perform a range of administrative and secretarial tasks, along with some paralegal duties. This includes assisting clients attending the office or over the telephone.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Enjoy being a team player
- Have good keyboard and computer skills
- Be able to communicate well with staff and clients
- Have a desire to provide assistance to our clients
- Organise yourself to meet deadlines
About us
In return we offer a strong team working environment and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements and a range of health and well being initiatives.
Legal Aid is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. It provides services to over 100,000 clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law and through Legal Aid offices in Perth, Bunbury, Albany, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, South Hedland, Broome, Kununurra, Carnarvon and Christmas Island.
For Further Job Related Information
For further job related information download the Job Description Form and Application Guidelines from the online advertisement.
Do you have any questions
If you would like to talk to someone about the job, contact Kate Newton, Office Supervisor on (08) 6166 1470 or Kate.Newton@legalaid.wa.gov.au or Temali Howard, Community Liaison & Education Officer on (08)6166 1474, or Temali.Howard@legalaid.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions
If you think this job is right for you, please provide a current resume which includes all of your relevant skills and experience.
To apply, please click on the "APPLY FOR JOB" button where you will be asked to complete an online application form and upload your resume.
If you are unable to apply online, please attend the Kununurra office to complete an application form and submit your resume.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED ON TIME, AT THE CORRECT ADDRESS OR LOCATION. LODGEMENT IS SYSTEM GENERATED. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON OR AFTER THE CLOSING DATE/TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Appointment to a Legal Aid WA position is subject to satisfactory national police certificate and 100 point identification check.
Other Conditions
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, and it might also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation. Alternatively, should the successful candidate decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable candidate may be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) 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.
Substantive Equality Statement
Legal Aid is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.
To find out more about us, please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au
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WORK TYPE:
Permanent - Full Time
LOCATION:
Kununurra
CLOSING DATE:
2019-10-04 5:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)
