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Circle Green is a specialist community legal service in WA providing state-wide employment, workplace discrimination, residential tenancy law, family and domestic violence, and humanitarian services.
We are committed to creating access to legal advice, education and advocacy so human and social rights can be upheld.
Current vacancies within our team are listed below.
Unique and exciting opportunity for a Lawyer to join Working Women’s Centre (WWC), an initiative to empower and support women in the workplace!
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
About Working Women’s Centre WA (WWC)
Working Women’s Centres provide free information, advocacy, advice and assistance to women on workplace issues, including workplace entitlements and rights, gender issues, cultural diversity, discrimination and sexual harassment. Women’s Legal Service WA is implementing the Western Australian WWC in partnership with Circle Green. The WA WWC service model is holistic and trauma-informed, to ensure that issues in relation to the workplace are addressed in the context of women’s other needs.
About Circle Green Community Legal (Circle Green)
Circle Green provides state-wide specialist legal services in employment, workplace discrimination, residential tenancy law, family and domestic violence, and humanitarian services aimed at assisting people who are otherwise disadvantaged in their access to legal services.
About Women’s Legal Service WA (WLSWA)
WLSWA is the only gender specific community legal centre in WA, delivering services to women who are financially disadvantaged, and who live with multiple vulnerabilities that creates other barriers to accessing justice. Socio-legal assistance is tailored to ensure continuity in support and mitigate re-traumatising clients. As a specialist legal service, WLSWA works alongside and compliments generalist community legal centre work. WLSWA also promotes women’s human rights to be upheld and fosters legal and social change through a range of strategic activities, including law and policy reform. WLSWA is the lead agency in the delivery of the WWCWA and will host the service hub and provide central coordination.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking Lawyers (unrestricted) to provide comprehensive legal advice, casework, representation, community legal education & training, and law reform contributions in the area of workplace law. The WWCWA Lawyers will work under the direct supervision of a Senior Lawyer and ultimate supervision of the Principal Lawyer – Workplace at Circle Green. Lawyers will also be responsible to the WWCWA Manager.
You will work closely with both WA WWC staff and Circle Green’s Workplace Stream as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide clients with trauma-informed, effective, and accessible socio-legal services to working women in WA. You will work with clients and WA WWC social workers to ensure each client’s workplace issues are addressed in the context of their broader social needs. A client-centred approach and a commitment to ensuring a best practice integrated response for working women experiencing complex and intersecting needs are essential.
Based in the Perth office, Lawyers will be required to travel to undertake outreach circuits across regional WA.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:
ABOUT YOU
Shortlisted candidates will have:
Credentials and Experience
Skills
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to play a key role in empowering and supporting women in the workplace.
Join a team of passionate and diverse, like minded professionals committed to creating accessible justice, and providing best practice legal services in our specialist field.
Please see the position description.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, submit your CV and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria directly via Seek. Please do not email applications.
Applications close Monday 3 March. Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.
If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Human Resources at (08) 6148 3648 or by email to hr@circlegreen.org.au
Circle Green is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and supports all individuals. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people from the LGBTIQA+ community, and people with disabilities.
WHAT WE OFFER
OUR PURPOSE
Accessible Justice. To create a system, place, and space to ensure a safety net of best practice legal advice, education, and advocacy in our specialist fields.
At Circle Green, we are dedicated to breaking down barriers to justice by providing essential legal services to those in need. We are excited to offer a highly rewarding opportunity for a Principal Lawyer to lead our Workplace Law Stream at our Perth office.
As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of Circle Green. You will lead the workplace law stream, reporting directly to the Director of Services, and oversee a dynamic team of approximately 24 professionals, including senior lawyers, a key worker, and a project manager. In this role, you will guide and mentor the workplace team, ensuring the effective delivery of all services and projects.
Moreover, you will oversee the provision of expert advice on complex workplace legal issues, requiring a strong, up-to-date knowledge of workplace law.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence, advocate, and educate in the important area of workplace law. You will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most, while also shaping the future of workplace law in our community. If you are passionate about justice and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
As our Principal Lawyer, you will bring a wealth of knowledge in workplace law and exceptional people management skills. Your passion for social justice and human rights, combined with your strategic leadership experience, will be vital in this role.
Qualifications and Experience:
Join a team of passionate, diverse, and like-minded individuals committed to creating accessible justice and providing best practice services in our specialist field.
If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Human Resources at (08) 6148 3648 or by email hr@circlegreen.org.au.
To apply, submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria via Seek or Ethical Jobs by 18 February 2025 (please do not email applications).
Please note that shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
Due to high number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working at Circle Green.
