SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATESHIP JUSTICE MITCHELL Salary: Level 2.4 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024

Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Hon Justice Mitchell at the Supreme Court of Western Australia, Court of Appeal.

This position is for a period of 24 months (commencing January 2027).

Prospective Applicants Should Possess The Following Attributes

- a law degree, or nearly completed law degree;
- a high level of academic achievement (Honours or equivalent is desirable but not

essential);
- high-level research and analytical skills;
- excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; and
- editorial skills are an advantage.

When considering whether this role is right for you, it is key to consider the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. The Court deals with serious criminal offences, including homicide offences, as well as High Risk Serious Offenders. In the course of their duties, Associates will encounter materials (including but not limited to photographs, videos, written statements, and oral evidence) associated with these charges.

This material may be confronting and/or distressing.



The Court is committed to reducing exposure to these materials for staff wherever possible and the Department of Justice offers services and resources to support staff. The successful applicant must be available to commence on Monday 4 January 2027.

Applications Should Include a

- covering letter;
- curriculum vitae; and
- current academic transcript (or a certified copy).

If your application is sent by email, please provide a scan of your official academic transcript.

You may be required to bring the original if you are invited to attend an interview.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and graduates are encouraged to apply Please Send Applications By Post Or Email To Ms Lara Kiss

Associate to the Hon Justice Mitchell

Supreme Court of Western Australia

Stirling Gardens

Barrack Street

PERTH WA 6000

Email: [email protected]

Ph: (08) 9421 5361

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4PM, WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST 2026 (AWST) (Late applications will not be considered)

Firm or Organisation NameSupreme Court of Western Australia, Court of AppealContact NameLara KissEmail [email protected](08) 9421 5361Job LevelAny levelSectorGovernmentCountryAustraliaStateWestern AustraliaAttachmentSupreme Court Associateship 2027 - The Honourable Justice Mitchell.pdf

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