About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

The Senior Supervising Lawyer has is a key leadership role in the practice, working in conjunction with the Principal Solicitor to oversee the provision of legal information, advice, and representation. The primary focus of the role is the supervision and management of lawyers. In addition, the Senior Supervising Lawyer will carry a small caseload of more complex matters. The role requires an experienced lawyer with a passion for integrated legal practice and staff supervision.

This is a full-time fixed-term position for 12 months.

What we’re looking for

The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:

Be admitted as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
At least 4 years post admission experience in Family Law, Civil Law (Restraining Orders) or Care and Protection Law, and a willingness to practice in other areas including Administrative Law (Mental Health Tribunal).
Demonstrated competence in advocacy before Tribunals and Courts.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to engage respectfully and effectively with clients experiencing complex trauma and other circumstances of vulnerability.
High level written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills to manage workplace issues.
Exceptional time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work co-operatively.
Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision, mission, core values and the guiding principles of the organisation.

The following criteria are considered desirable:

Experience working in a community legal centre.
Experience supervising legal staff.
Experience with integrated approaches to legal practice which involve collaboration with non-legal support services.

What do we offer?

Salary up to $115,440 plus superannuation.
An opportunity to work with a passionate and highly skilled team.
A chance to work alongside supportive human beings who genuinely want the best for you and your career.
5 weeks annual leave.
16 weeks paid parental leave, with flex to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service).
Salary packaging up to $15,900.
Annual allowance of $500 towards your professional development.
An extensive learning and development program.
Flexible working hours and office locations.
Free, independent and confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more!

Required compliance documents:

Current drivers’ license
National Police Clearance Certificate
Working with Children Check

How to apply

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2024.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Rochelle Mitchell, Acting Principal Legal Officer, at rochelle.mitchell@ruah.org.au or (08) 9328 8012.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.

Ruah has a zero tolerance against child abuse and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and their right to feel safe and be safe across all areas of our organisation.

Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

Senior Supervising Lawyer - FDV