Full Time – Fixed Term

About the role

Elder Rights WA, operating within the Civil Law Division, requires a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team.

Working alongside lawyers within our integrated service delivery model, you will provide specialist social work services to older people experiencing, or at risk of, elder abuse. This includes conducting psychosocial assessments, developing client-centred intervention plans, and working collaboratively to address overlapping legal, social, and health issues.

This is a fixed term appointment from January to 30 June 2026, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. The role backfills an existing position within a team that is committed to improving outcomes for older Western Australians.

About you

We are looking for a social worker who:

• Demonstrates extensive experience and advanced skills in risk assessment, planning, and intervention with vulnerable client groups.
• Has the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with lawyers and other professionals to support clients with complex needs.
• Communicates with empathy and professionalism and is committed to trauma-informed, client-centred practice.
• Has a sound understanding of community-based advice and support services in Western Australia and experience liaising with stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
• Is degree-qualified in Social Work and a member (or eligible for membership) of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Experience working with older people, people with impaired capacity, or in contexts involving family conflict, coercion, or financial abuse will be highly regarded.

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 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 disability and LGBTQIA+ members of the community.

Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve our vision of widening access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

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.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00PM Wednesday 12 November 2025.