• 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.
• Permanent - Full Time
• Level 5 or Level 6 depending on experience

Legal Aid WA acknowledges the First Nations people of the traditional lands and language groups throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to country, water, and culture. We pay our respect to the past and present Elders of those lands and acknowledge their wisdom.

About the role

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.

About you 

If you’ve got great people skills, a strong connection to Country, a passion for reconciliation, and an interest in human resources, come work with us! Ideally, you’ll have experience in human resources. You’ll be good at coming up with ideas, giving advice, and listening to people. You’ll also be organised and work well both independently and as part of a team.

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

You can contact Michelle on tel: (08) 9261 6817 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Human Resources Consultant (Identified) enquiry via EthicalJobs to find out more about life at Legal Aid WA as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander colleague. 

If you would like to talk to someone about the job, please contact Colleen Pearson, Senior Human Resources Consultant on tel: (08) 6373 5247 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Human Resources Consultant (Identified) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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. 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.

A position description is attached.