Court Officer /Senior Court Officer, Section 50(d) - Bunbury

• Fixed Term contract to 30 June 2025
• Salary commensurate with experience $55,774 to $88,304 per annum, plus superannuation
• Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging
• Generous leave provisions of 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading
• 2 weeks additional paid leave for end of year closure
• Access to additional paid leave for health and well-being

Aboriginality is a genuine qualification for this position as per section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced community professional to join the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA) team as a Court Officer in the Bunbury office.

This position requires a person who is highly organised, self-motivated and demonstrated ability to provide high quality representation and assistance to our clients.

Court Officers play an important role in assisting ALSWA clients. The role requires the employee to appear as an advocate in the Magistrate’s and Children’s Courts in relation to criminal law matters, attend jails to assist and advise clients and to liaise closely with lawyers working in the criminal law area. 

Regular travel to circuit courts at various locations in the region is a requirement.

Local knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and the issues affecting Aboriginal people is required.

Other responsibilities include weekend court appearances (on a rostered basis).

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Have sound local knowledge of the local Aboriginal community 
• Sound literacy skills
• Well developed communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people
• Ability to appear in court as an advocate on behalf of Aboriginal people
• Ability to develop analytical and research skills
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and uphold it at all times
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Organisational and time management skills and able to work under pressure
• Able to work outside of hours and travel when required
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a certificate pursuant to Section 48 of the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972.
• Hold a current motor vehicle drivers license
• Provide a National Police Certificate

Aboriginality is a genuine qualification for this position as per section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984.

Relocation assistance is available. This position also attracts District Allowance, Rent Allowance (if eligible) and Air Conditioning Allowance (if eligible).

We have a friendly, caring and diverse work environment. We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), free counselling services to employees and immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development. 

We also provide 5 weeks annual leave per year plus leave loading, 2 weeks additional paid leave for end of year closure, and access to additional paid leave for health and well-being.

ALSWA is a not-for-profit independent government funded organisation working to provide high quality representation and assistance to the Aboriginal community in WA.

ALSWA has 11 offices across regional WA and provides legal assistance in criminal, civil, human rights and family law, engages in law and policy reform and community legal education activities and provides services which support clients in the areas of youth diversion, bail support, unpaid fines and the Custody Notification Service.

We live our values of caring, sharing and respect.

To submit your application, please click the ‘Apply’ button. Your application must include a cover letter outlining what strengths you could bring to the role and your resume. Selection criteria is not required. 

If you wish to discuss this opportunity in further detail, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9265 6***. All applications are treated with confidence.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:   Sunday 26 May 2024

For full position details, roles and responsibilities please visit the employment section of www.als.org.au/employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. ALSWA strongly encourages applications from Indigenous Australians. We also encourage applications from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. We provide an environment that values diversity and supports all staff to reach their full potential.