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Are you organised, motivated and interested in law reform and the legal profession? Then this role may be for you!
The Law Society is looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Governance Officer to join our Advocacy and Professional Development team. The Governance Officer will ensure a high level of administrative and governance support is provided to the General Manager Advocacy and Professional Development and the Law Society’s standing Committees. The Law Society works with over 30 Committees, covering a variety of areas of substantive law and other matters of importance to the legal profession, involving over 350 members.
This newly created role has a focus on supporting the efficient and effective operations of Law Society Committees with a particular emphasis on:
- Provision of governance and administrative support under the direction of the General Manager;
- Proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of governance processes and procedures; and
- Leading projects designed to improve governance systems and outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated high-level organisational, time management and priority-setting skills;
- Experience in a similar role or a role that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills;
- The ability to work as part of a team and liaise across teams including managing papers for committees and working groups including preparing minutes, agendas and supporting documentation;
- The ability to organise your work and to work under limited direction in a fast-paced environment; and
- Strong emotional intelligence and people skills, allowing you to help Committees achieve their goals within the strategic framework of the wider organisation.
Apply via Seek with your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria as provided in the Position Description (maximum two pages) by COB Monday, 7 April 2025.
If you are interested in discussing this opportunity, contact Susie Moir, General Manager Advocacy and Professional Development, on 9324 8646 or email smoir@lawsocietywa.asn.au.
The Law Society of Western Australia is an equal opportunity employer
Motivated. Organised. Collaborative. Flexible. Solution-Focused. If these words sound like you, then this role may be the right role for you!
The Law Society is looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Committee Coordinator to join our Advocacy and Professional Development team. The Coordinator will ensure a high level of administrative and governance support is provided to the Law Society’s Standing Committees and the Advocacy and Professional Development team. We work with 30+ Committees, covering a variety of areas of substantive law and other matters of importance to our members in the legal profession, such as mental health and wellbeing, ethics and access to justice, involving over 350 members.
This pivotal role has a focus on supporting the efficient and effective operations of Law Society Committees with a particular emphasis on:
- Provision of administrative and governance support to the team and our committee members;
- Proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of business processes and procedures; and
- Leading projects designed to improve systems and outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated high-level organisational, time management and priority setting skills in relation to committees or similar;
- Experience in a similar role working with committees or boards, or a role that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills;
- Experience preparing and managing papers for committees and working groups, including preparing minutes, agendas and supporting papers, and implementing actions;
- The ability to organise your own work and to work under limited direction in a fast-paced environment; and
- Strong emotional intelligence and people skills, allowing you to help our Committees achieve their goals within the strategic framework of the Law Society.
Apply via Seek by COB Monday, 19 May 2025 with your CV and a cover letter addressing the following:
- Why you are the right person for this role;
- Why you are interested in working at the Law Society; and
- An example of a project you have undertaken to improve a business system or process.
If you are interested in discussing this opportunity, contact Susie Moir, General Manager Advocacy and Professional Development, on 9324 8646 or email smoir@lawsocietywa.asn.au.
The Law Society of Western Australia is an equal opportunity employer.
