This position is based in our Pilbara Regional Office in South Hedland.
Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and be recognised as such by the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
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 * Leave Loading of up to $1,883.76 pa * 5 weeks Annual Leave + 3 Public Service Holidays pa + Purchased Leave * generous Personal Leave entitlement * 11% employer Superannuation contributions * free return flights for you and your dependents + travel time * subsidised electricity * subsidised housing * relocation assistance
Full Time - Fixed term to 31 October 2025
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
Are you passionate about ensuring that Aboriginal people have access to justice and understand their legal rights?
Legal Aid WA is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative person to join the Pilbara (South Hedland) Regional office, to be part of our Work and Development Permit Service (WDPS).
About the role
The Work and Development Permit Scheme is a partnership between the Department of Justice, Legal Aid WA, and the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA. The Legal Aid WA Work and Development Permit Service contributes to the Scheme by assisting people struggling to pay their court fines to connect with services (sponsors) that provide approved programs or activities under the Scheme. Clients attending these approved programs or activities may be eligible to credit their engagement hours against their outstanding court fines through a Work and Development Permit.
This position will assist staff in the South Hedland Regional office and elsewhere to achieve positive legal outcomes for Aboriginal people in the Pilbara, in respect of work and development permits, including the development of appropriate materials and programs to promote an understanding of work and development permits, and the approval process and requirements for sponsors. Don’t worry if you are not familiar with the Work and Development Permit Scheme, training and ongoing support from the Work and Development Scheme team will be provided.
About you
We are looking for someone with high level communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. A fundamental part of this role is to develop and maintain key relationships with legal and non-legal agencies, organisations, communities and individuals across the Pilbara, to enhance and support the delivery of legal assistance services offered by 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 Mary Cameron, Manager, Work and Development Service, on (08) 9261 6376 or email mary.cameron@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 and key achievements relevant to the role; and
- A cover letter (max. 2 pages) 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).
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 South Hedland 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 Kate Ross on (08) 9261 6451 or email Recruitmentadmin@legalaid.wa.gov.au and quote recruitment ID LA23589.
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.
People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
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:
South Hedland
CLOSING DATE:
2023-12-04 4:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)
