WHAT WE OFFER

- A rare opportunity to advocate and influence change in the vital area of humanitarian and migration law.
- Flexible working options and all the tools you need to thrive in your role.
- Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay.
- Additional paid leave – up to 10 days (inclusive of public holidays) over the Christmas/New Year period.
- Permanent - Full Time
- Salary Range: $134K SUPER SALARY PACKAGE

ABOUT US

Circle Green Community Legal (Circle Green) is an independent, not-for-profit community legal centre providing statewide specialist services in humanitarian, family and domestic violence, residential tenancy, and workplace law. We believe in Accessible Justice—creating systems, places, and spaces that ensure a safety net of best-practice legal advice, education, and advocacy for those who need it most.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer with extensive migration law expertise to provide senior practice leadership, staff development, and operational support within our Humanitarian team. Reporting to the Principal Lawyer and as a senior member of the team, this role will provide mentoring and supervision to lawyers, paralegals, and volunteers, supporting the delivery of effective and high-quality legal assistance services.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

- Lead and empower a high-performing team to deliver high-quality, client-centred services, fostering a supportive, learning-focused environment built on collaboration and mutual respect.
- Supervise the provision of legal advice and casework services on complex humanitarian and migration law matters, with a focus on excellence, accountability, and ethical practice.
- Oversee the case allocation and workloads across the team, including monitoring service capacity and coordination of regular file review meetings




- Contribute to the strategic development of legal service delivery by identifying emerging client and community needs, ensuring compliance with organisational policies, funding requirements, and professional standards.

ABOUT YOU

You are an empathetic and strategic leader who thrives in a purpose-driven environment. You bring professional excellence in humanitarian or migration law, a commitment to justice, and a leadership style grounded in fairness, compassion, and collaboration.

Essential Criteria

- Undergraduate degree in Law.
- At least 5 years of post-admission experience.
- Unrestricted practising certificate (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).
- Demonstrated expertise in humanitarian, migration, or refugee law.
- Proven experience in leading teams and managing complex caseloads.
- Robust understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.
- Ability to think strategically, influence effectively, and act with courage under pressure.

WHY JOIN CIRCLE GREEN?

When you join Circle Green, you become part of a community that believes in fairness, compassion, and collective impact. You will work alongside passionate and skilled professionals who are dedicated to creating a fairer and safer future for all Western Australians.

HOW TO APPLY To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria by 29 November 2026. If you have any questions or would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Human Resources on (08) 6148 3* or via email at @circlegreen.org.au.

Circle Green is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA community, and people with disabilities.

Please note: Shortlisting and interviews may commence immediately. Early applications are encouraged, as the position may close prior to the advertised closing date.

📌 Senior Lawyer (Perth)
🏢 Circle Green Community Legal
📍 Perth