Full time fixed term, 12 month contract with the possibility of an extension

Salary based on experience $95,043to $101,849 per annum plus superannuation, and salary packaging available

District Allowance, if eligible

5 weeks annual leave per year plus leave loading

2 weeks paid leave for end of year shutdown

Additional other leave available including wellbeing days

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Secretary to join the South Hedland, Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA).

This key role provides vital support to the South Hedlandteam.

We're seeking a dependable, highly organised, and self-motivated individual.

As the successful applicant your responsibilities will include but not limited to greeting clients, answering phone calls, assist with preparing documents and correspondence, diary management, dealing with clients in an efficient and professional manner, supporting the lawyers with administrative tasks.

If you are passionate about providing quality admin support and can communicate respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal people and stakeholders at all levels, this is a great opportunity for you.

Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and the issues affecting Aboriginal people is highly desirable.

Training will be provided.

About You

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

Experience in a secretary role is preferred but is not essential

Good communications skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to deal with clients in a sensitive and professional manner

Computer literacy with experience in the use of Microsoft Windows applications, and data entry

Accuracy and attention to detail

Organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure.

Be able to multitask and prioritise work

Work unsupervised or with minimal direction in a team environment

Experience in receptionist duties and file management is preferable, but not essential

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

About our benefits

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.

About us

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

Our aim is to deliver a quality legal service and education which contributes to participation, empowerment and recognition to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout WA.

ALSWA has 11 offices across regional WA and practices in the areas of criminal, civil, human rights and family law, as well as law reform, community legal education, and several programs.

We live our values of caring, sharing and respect.

How to apply

To submit your application, please click the 'Apply' button or alternatively send your application to ••••@als.org.au. Your application must include a cover letter outlining what strengths you could bring to the role and your resume. Selection criteria is not required. Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity in further detail please contact Human Resources on (08) •••• •666 or ••••@als.org.au. All applications will be treated in confidence.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 6 September 2026

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 and provides an environment that values diversity and supports all staff to reach their full potential.