Permanent Full-time

$76,950-82,600 p.a.

About the Centre

The Women’s Legal Centre ACT is an innovative, specialist community legal centre providing crucial legal and social support services to women, trans and gender diverse people in Canberra and committed to our vision to keep women safe, strong and in control of their lives.

Benefits & Culture

Generous salary packaging + super + 5 weeks’ paid leave

Genuine commitment to a flexible working environment that supports a diverse workforce

Well-established, sector leading, award winning service with long-term, secure funding

Health and Wellbeing allowance

About the Role

The Client Services Officer reports to the Client Services Coordinator and works under general direction, applying well-established procedures to manage the Centre’s reception and inter-related administrative function. They are, most times, the first face of the Centre for clients, and responsible for ensuring clients receive a smooth, warm and responsive welcome. They respond to all initial external enquiries and assume responsibility for critical administrative work to support client service delivery.

The role cultivates effective internal and external relationships, acting as a critical conduit between requests for assistance and the Centre’s legal practice. They work closely with the Client Services Team to ensure cohesive support to clients, responsible for administrative and business processes that support integrated practice.

Assume responsibility for reception and administrative functions in alignment with the Centre’s policies and practice model.

Engage with staff across the Centre to maximise outcomes in line with the integrated and multidisciplinary service model.

Work in close collaboration with the rest of the client services team, undertaking administrative processes related to new clients and intake.

Manage and plan the administration of the Centre’s pro bono clinics, in collaboration with various stakeholders and teams.

Positively participate and proactively engage in regular supervision and yearly performance reviews, identifying and building on areas of strength and development.

Skills and Qualifications required

Hold or be eligible for Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT)

The Centre highly values lived experience of intersectionality and welcomes applications from First Nations women, women from migrant and refugee backgrounds, women of colour and women with other relevant lived experience.

How to apply

Please review the full position description via https://wlc.org.au/get-involved/work-with-us/client-services-officer/

Email your CV and 1-page cover letter to [email protected] addressing your motivation, the capabilities in the Position Description as well as a tailored overview of your relevant experience.

Contact for more information

Britt Williamson [email protected]

Danielle Al-Ani [email protected]

Applications close date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 26 August 2025 AEST

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.