Human Resources Assistant

• 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.
• Good 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 [email protected].  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 (08) 9265 6666 9265 6666) or email [email protected]. All applications will be treated in confidence.

Applications Close:  Sunday 6 September 2026

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.