Full Time Fixed Term contract
Salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications, $95,043 to $101,849 per annum, plus superannuation
Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging
Generous leave provisions of 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading
Access to additional paid leave for health and well-being.
About the role
We have an opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Support Officer to join the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA), Perth office.
This is an important position reporting to the Assistant Manager, Human Resources and requires a person who is reliable, highly organised and self-motivated.
Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is required.
Key responsibilities include:
Prepare employment and onboarding documents
Liaise with hiring managers to ensure a positive recruitment experience
Maintain candidate communication and provide strong candidate care
Updating HRM database with new hire data
Assist with maintaining HR compliance registers and ensure accurate records are kept
Work collaboratively with team members while confidently managing tasks independently
Assist recruitment with end‐to‐end recruitment activities, including job posting, screening, interview scheduling and process onboarding
Provide general HR support across the team, including assistance with projects and day‐to‐day HR queries
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:




Experience in providing recruitment/HR administrative support in a similar role.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to working independently or as part of a team.
Good communications skills, both written and verbal.
Valuable organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, problem analysis and resolution.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Experience in the use of Microsoft Windows applications and databases.
Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is required.
Desirable:
Experience in use of HRM system
About our benefits
We have a friendly, caring and diverse work environment.
We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), free counselling services to employees and immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.
We also provide 5 weeks annual leave per year plus leave loading, 2 weeks additional paid leave for end of year closure, and access to additional paid leave for health and well-being.
About us




ALSWA is a not-for-profit independent government funded organisation working to provide high quality legal representation, supports and assistance to the Aboriginal community in WA.
ALSWA has 11 offices across regional WA and provides legal assistance in criminal, civil, human rights and family law, engages in law and policy reform and community legal education activities and provides services which support clients in the areas of youth diversion, bail support, unpaid fines and the Custody Notification Service.
We live our values of caring, sharing and respect.
How to apply
To submit your application, please click the 'Apply' button or alternatively send your application to ******.
Your application must include a cover letter outlining what strengths you could bring to the role and your resume.
Selection criteria is not required.
Please note - only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity in further detail please contact Human Resources on ************** or email ******.
All applications will be treated in confidence.
Applications Close: Sunday 6 September ****
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.
ALSWA strongly encourages applications from Indigenous Australians.
ALSWA provides an environment that values diversity and supports all staff to reach their full potential.

📌 Human Resources Assistant (Perth)
🏢 Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia
📍 Perth