The Aboriginal Legal Service WA (ALSWA) is a not-for-profit independent government funded organisation working to provide high quality representation and assistance to the Aboriginal community in WA. Currently, we are the largest community based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal organization in Australia. ALSWA plays a vital role within WA’s justice system, working in collaboration and partnership with communities and key government and non-government partners to rectify legal policies and practices that impact adversely and disproportionately on the legal and human rights of WA’s First Peoples. Our aim is to provide a quality legal service and education which contributes to the participation, empowerment and recognition to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout WA. Services available to clients include areas of: • Criminal Law • Civil & Human Rights Law • Family Law and Child Protection • Community Legal Education • Youth Engagement Program • Bail Support Services • Prison in Reach • Work and Development Permit Scheme • Custody Notification Service • Law Matters & Public Relations We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better serve the diverse needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. We strongly encourage 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 employees to reach their full potential. If you are interested in joining us and being part of our goal to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and advance their interests and aspirations through our legal and support services in WA, please contact us: Visit our website for more information: https://www.als.org.au/employment/
