Job Description

Work with Impact. Be Connected. Live the Pilbara Experience. Learn, Lead, and Thrive.

About Us

PCLS has regional offices in Karratha, Roebourne, South Hedland, and Newman. 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)

About the Opportunity

We have a vacancy based in our Karratha or Hedland office. This position is an ongoing full-time, 10 days per fortnight or 38 hours per week.

Legal Services provides free advice and assistance from any of our offices to help with a range of legal issues including family law, care and protection, domestic violence, and criminal injury compensation.

Benefits

• Subsidised housing in South Hedland
• Competitive Salary (commensurate with skills and experience)
• Join our wellbeing squad
• Annual flight allowance
• Annual leave (5 weeks) with 17.5% annual leave loading
• Additional 0.5% superannuation
• Location allowance
• Regular supervision and professional development and training opportunities
• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging
• Air conditioning and dependent allowance (if eligible)
• Salary Packaging available (tax incentives)
• Gifted leave over Christmas and new year.
• Paid Practicing Certificate registration

Essential Criteria:

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Qualifications: Must be able to provide or willing to apply for a Restricted Practicing Certificate as an Australian Legal Practitioner and ability to practice in Western Australia.

• Communication: Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with proven team building, coaching, engagement, and motivation skills, fostering a positive and high-performing workplace culture. Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely, in writing and verbally.
• Leadership: Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance, within the organisation.
• Technology Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Familiarity with legal technology and software is increasingly important for managing legal work efficiently and securely.
• Stakeholder Network and Engagement: Building a professional network can be valuable for attracting clients and staying informed about legal trends and developments.
• Dispute Resolution: Mediate disputes and conflicts.
• Research: Ability to research and analyse the information required for case management.
• Time Management: Managing caseloads, deadlines, and priorities is essential. Effective time management helps ensure that legal matters are handled efficiently.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to work with diverse populations with cultural sensitivity.

Desirable Criteria:

• Legal Expertise: An understanding of the law and being well-versed in the specific areas of law relevant to practice. This includes a thorough knowledge of statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.

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 Thursday, April 16 2026.

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.

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