About the role

Operating within a community development framework, you will empower local residents in the Rockingham/Kwinana areas to avoid legal disputes, navigate legal problems, and understand the justice system. In this vital role, you will be responsible for developing, facilitating, and evaluating free and accessible legal educational initiatives designed to increase the community's understanding of the law.

Key responsibilities

- Design and deliver culturally appropriate, engaging, and free CLE workshops and seminars tailored to diverse groups

- Create accessible, plain-language learning materials for varying literacy levels, ensuring all published materials include an Acknowledgement of Country, relevant disclaimers, and authorizing details

- Identify and connect with marginalized and hard-to-reach populations, ensuring equitable access by arranging physically accessible venues, interpreters (including AUSLAN), and translated materials

- Build collaborative relationships with partner organizations, government agencies, and community leaders to ensure content addresses current community needs

- Evaluate programs to measure shifts in participant understanding and attitudes, manage project documentation on the shared server,



and maintain strict record-keeping in the Action Step database

About you

- Tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Education, Legal Studies, Social Work, or equivalent practical experience

- Demonstrated experience in adult education, public speaking, and workshop facilitation

- A strong understanding of community development principles and frameworks

- Highly developed cultural competency, with a proven track record of engaging respectfully with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and Indigenous populations

- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal information into plain language

- Solid administrative skills, including project file management and data entry

- A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Clearance

- A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for community travel

- A willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends to accommodate local community events

- Desirable: Previous experience in the community legal sector or not-for-profit services, and existing networks within the local community

📌 Community Education Worker (Rockingham)
🏢 SCALES Community Legal Centre
📍 Rockingham