LA24645
PSCA 2022, General Division Level 4, up to $96,660 gross per annum + super + benefits
Fixed term -Full Time
Up to 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension/s and/or permanency, subject to business requirements.
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 and connecting them 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.
About you
Legal Aid WA has a Project Officer position in the Work and Development Permit Service team, available to 30 June 2026.
You will work closely with our team to identify opportunities to engage with services providing activities that fit within the Work and Development Permit Scheme objectives.
There is a strong stakeholder engagement component to the role as you will support new and existing sponsors to provide Work and Development Permits to clients, and work closely with our legal team to facilitate the referral of clients to sponsors delivering Work and Development Permit Scheme approved services.
In addition to the above duties, you will contribute to the drafting and publication of the Work and Development Permit Service newsletter.
You will also have substantial experience cultivating strong working relationships, as well as bringing a range of analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills to the role.
An ability to coordinate multiple tasks within agreed priorities and timeframes is important in this role.
If you have substantial community engagement and capacity building experience, have sound communication skills, are a strong team player and have a passion for helping vulnerable clients, then this position is for you.
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.
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 to find out more about us.
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; A cover letter (max.
2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and demonstrating your ability to meet the selection criteria, paying particular attention to the highlighted criteria in the JDF.
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 the bottom of this page to submit your application.
Applications are only accepted via Please allow enough time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
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.
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 disabilities and LGBTQIA+ members of the community.
People with disabilities 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
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.
WORK TYPE:
Fixed Term - Full Time
LOCATION:
Perth
CLOSING DATE:
2025-01-10 4:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)
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