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Position Title: Social Worker

Agency: Legal Aid Western Australia

Position No.: LA25672

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Perth

Salary: PSCA 2024, Specified Calling Level 2, up to $123,008 gross per annum + super + benefits

Closing Date: 2025-11-12 4:00 PM

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.

The appointment is from 5 January 2026 to 30 June 2026, with the possibility of extension or permanency depending on business requirements.

About you

- 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, opportunities to purchase leave, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

Legal Aid WA

Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. We provide over 100,000 legal services to clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia. Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us. You can also keep up to date with our activities and achievements by following us on LinkedIn.

How to Apply

Applications are made online. In addition to the questions in the online application, please submit:

- A comprehensive CV (max. 5 pages) that showcases your talents and key achievements relevant to the role.

- A cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and demonstrating your ability to meet the selection criteria, paying particular attention to the criteria in bold text in the JDF.

Applications are only accepted via www.jobs.wa.gov.au. Please allow enough time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

For technical difficulties while applying online, contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 and quote recruitment ID number 1007043. If you have any questions about the application process or do not have access to a computer with internet access, please contact RecruitmentAdmin@legalaid.wa.gov.au.

Further information

Download the attached Job Description Form to learn more about the role. We recommend you review our guide on applying for a job at Legal Aid WA, including eligibility, preparing your application and the selection process, prior to submitting your application. Alignment with Legal Aid’s values will also be considered in the panel’s assessment of candidates. Please take time to familiarise yourself with the role prior to applying.

If you would like to talk to someone about the job, please contact Shane Riebeling, Manager – Elder Rights WA on tel: (08) 9261 6533 or email shane.riebeling@legalaid.wa.gov.au.

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.

People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Janice Green on tel (08) 6373 5297 or email janice.green@legalaid.wa.gov.au.

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.

Attachments

jdf – social worker scl2 (elder rights wa).pdf

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