Job description
- Permanent – Full Time
- Up to $84,977 gross per annum + super + benefits
About the role
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a motivated, organised and passionate person to join the Civil Law Practice Division at Legal Aid WA, as the Executive Assistant to the Director of Civil Law. The Civil Law Division’s purpose is to assist people, particularly those experiencing entrenched disadvantage, who are vulnerable to civil legal problems, to understand their rights, and empower them to achieve just outcomes. The Executive Assistant provides high level support to the Division Director and the Leadership Team. The person responds to correspondence, inquiries, and requests for information on behalf of the Division Director. The role is fast-paced and often involves managing competing priorities.
The person also provides assistance to the Division on a number of current projects, including the Transforming our Business, information technology replacement project; and the Civil Law Blueprint project, reviewing areas of service delivery. The Executive Assistant maintains the highest professional standards in their actions, behaviours and communications, creating a culture of excellence, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the Civil Division.
About you
The ideal person will be focussed and will have strong attention to detail. You will be reliable, able to work well under pressure, and work autonomously.
Additionally, it will be an advantage if you have experience in any of the following:
- Working in a legal environment
- Working at an administrative and / or executive level
- Have or working towards a legal qualification.
You will also have an understanding of Legal Aid WA’s client base, and be able to demonstrate a commitment to social justice.
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 and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. 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 and click here to learn about the benefits we offer employees.
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. Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over non diversity group applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. 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.