Job Description
About the role
We’re looking for someone to join our small friendly administration team based in Kununurra, where we provide legal services and assistance to people in the East Kimberley. The role is varied and includes responding to enquiries over the phone or on the front counter, along with administrative tasks such as data entry, responding to emails, filing and booking client appointments. Training will be provided, and you will also have the opportunity to develop paralegal skills in the role.
About you
To be a good fit for the role, you will:
Enjoy working in a small team and engaging with members of the community
Be interested in the work we do and keen to learn
Have experience using Microsoft software such as Excel and Word, and have a good attention to detail
Be able to organise yourself to meet deadlines
Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude
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.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00PM Monday + September 2026
We’re looking for someone to join our small friendly administration team based in Kununurra, where we provide legal services and assistance to people in the East Kimberley. The role is varied and includes responding to enquiries over the phone or on the front counter, along with administrative tasks such as data entry, responding to emails, filing and booking client appointments. Training will be provided, and you will also have the opportunity to develop paralegal skills in the role.
About you
To be a good fit for the role, you will:
Enjoy working in a small team and engaging with members of the community
Be interested in the work we do and keen to learn
Have experience using Microsoft software such as Excel and Word, and have a good attention to detail
Be able to organise yourself to meet deadlines
Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude
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.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00PM Monday + September 2026
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