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Consideration given to part-time or full-time. Secondments considered.

About Us

Pilbara Community Legal Service Inc. (PCLS) is a non-profit, government-funded, community organisation that provides free, accessible, equitable, responsible, and culturally appropriate advice, support, and advocacy to the people of the Pilbara.

We offer a range of services, including:

• Legal Services
• Financial Counselling
• Tenant Advice and Education Service
• Housing Support
• Domestic Violence Advocacy & Support
• Redress Support
• Settlement, Engagement and Transition Services (SETS)

We are a well-established and highly valued part of the Pilbara social infrastructure and have regional offices in Karratha, Roebourne, South Hedland, and Newman.

About the Opportunity

The National Redress Scheme (RSS) is about recognising the harm done to people who were sexually abused as children while in the care of an institution. Free, confidential, practical, and emotional support is available before, during and after people make, or consider making, an application to the Scheme.

If you are interested in working with us, we encourage you to contact Karla Kelly (Team Leader) on 08 9185 5899 to discuss the opportunity further.

Benefits

• Attractive salary (commensurate with skills and experience)
• Annual leave (5 weeks) with 17.5% annual leave loading
• Additional 0.5% superannuation
• Location allowance
• Regular supervision and professional development and training opportunities
• Join our wellbeing squad
• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging

Essential Criteria:

• A strong commitment to social justice and access to justice issues.
• High-level, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Adhere to ethical, privacy and confidentiality standards
• Maintain accurate data management
• Current Australian driver’s license and Australian Working Rights.
• Able to travel to remote areas to deliver services to clients and the community.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous involvement in the Community Legal Sector and knowledge of the Action Step database preferred.

• Demonstrated networking ability

How to Apply

Please apply through SEEK.

Please click on the “Quick apply" button and attach your detailed resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Applications close Friday, 5 September 2025.

Please note that the advertisement may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Statement

PCLS is passionate about embracing diversity and creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. PCLS encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, and sexual orientation to apply. We are a child-safe organisation.