Careers at The Law Society

Careers at The Law Society

At the Law Society of Western Australia, we acknowledge that the quality of our working environment has a direct impact on our overall enjoyment of life. We offer a series of policies and benefits to recognise the contribution of our staff, maintain employee engagement and morale, and increase productivity. Read about the benefits of working for the Law Society of Western Australia.

The Law Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Current Opportunities:

There are currently no opportunities. 

Great Team, Interesting Work, Respected Peak Professional Body

Salary – $60,000 plus Superannuation depending on experience.

Are you a motivated office all-rounder looking for the opportunity to work across diverse areas of an organisation?

The Law Society is seeking a proactive, organised and professional Office Administrator to join our Corporate Services team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in providing excellent service, and thrives in a dynamic office environment. Working closely with staff across the organisation, the Office Administrator plays a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day business operations, high-quality member service, and efficient administrative support.

Your exceptional administration, communication skills and proactive energy will be critical in driving the effective outcomes. Your administration work will extend across a variety of areas including reception, accounts, facilities and membership offerings. In addition, the role requires high levels of efficiency, quality delivery and collaborative teamwork.

Careers at The Law SocietyDownload the position description.

Expressions of interest with CV and cover letter can be emailed to ili@lawsocietywa.asn.au by 5pm Friday, 16 January 2026.

Shortlisting will commence ASAP. Only candidates who meet the position requirements and are Australian Residents will be shortlisted. No recruitment agency submissions will be accepted. The Law Society reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date.

Lead. Influence. Shape the future of a respected professional organisation.

The Law Society of Western Australia is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our senior management team as Director Corporate Services.

This hands-on role provides leadership across the Society’s corporate functions – including finance, people and culture, governance, risk, facilities and business operations. You will play a key part in ensuring the organisation operates efficiently, sustainably and in alignment with its strategic objectives.

About the Role

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with Council and Executive, you will:

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership across all corporate service areas
  • Oversee financial management, budgeting, reporting and long-term planning
  • Lead governance, risk and compliance frameworks
  • Champion people and culture initiatives to build a high-performing workplace
  • Manage facilities, operations and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Lead strategic projects
  • Support Council and Committees with high-level governance and advisory services


With responsibility for a small, multidisciplinary team, you will ensure the delivery of professional, efficient and customer-focused corporate services that enable the Society to thrive.

Download the full position description – Director Corporate Services

About You

You are a collaborative and commercially astute leader with a strong track record of success. You will bring:

  • Senior leadership experience in corporate services or a comparable executive role
  • Demonstrated expertise in financial management and human resources management
  • Proven ability to lead diverse teams and deliver organisational improvement
  • Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
  • High integrity, sound judgement and a commitment to excellence


Qualifications and Experience

  • Tertiary qualification in business, finance, accounting, governance, HR or a related field (postgraduate qualifications desirable)
  • Experience within professional associations, not-for-profits or member-based organisations is highly regarded


Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected and influential organisation. You’ll work alongside an experienced leadership team in a collaborative environment that values professionalism, innovation and continuous improvement.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or have a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact the Chief Executive Officer, Kate Wellington on (08) 9324 8605 or email kwellington@lawsocietywa.asn.au

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