About the role
This is an outstanding opportunity for a leader with a commitment to social justice to join the executive team at Legal Aid WA. This role is responsible for leading and delivering effective and efficient statewide legal services and programs. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader, capable of inspiring innovation and managing change. Proven ability to build and maintain strong teams and relationships with staff and stakeholders across multiple geographical locations is critical. Capacity to drive the performance and availability of services across all locations is crucial for success in this role. Broad experience in criminal law is highly desirable.
Contributing to the strategic direction of the organisation and working collaboratively as part of the Executive Management Team delivering corporate objectives will form an important part of this role. Legal Aid WA offers attractive employment conditions and is a workplace that is supportive of work-life balance.
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. 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 also submit:
- A comprehensive CV that clearly showcases your talents and key achievements relevant to the role (max. 5 pages);
- Evidence of your relevant qualifications/memberships;
- A cover letter (max. 3 pages) outlining the selection criteria highlighted in bold in the Job Description Form.
Qualifications and minimum experience required for the role will also be assessed by the panel at application stage.
Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 23 February 2026.
Click the “Apply for Job” button at 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 1025774.
- 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 Joelle Durant, Manager Human Resources on telephone (08) 9261 6219 or email to Joelle.Durant@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.
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WORK TYPE:
Permanent - Full Time
LOCATION:
Perth
CLOSING DATE:
2026-02-10 4:00 PM
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