Solicitor

Solicitor – Geraldton and Carnarvon (Midwest and Gascoyne)

Aboriginal Family Legal Services (WA)
Full-time | Community & Family Law

Work with community. Make a difference where it truly matters.

Aboriginal Family Legal Services (AFLS) is seeking Solicitors to join our Geraldton and Carnarvon office and support Aboriginal individuals and families across the Midwest and Gascoyne who are impacted by family and domestic violence. This role is about more than legal work, it’s about showing up for community, building trust, and delivering culturally safe, trauma‑informed services in a regional setting where relationships matter.

Why Geraldton and Carnarvon?

Geraldton and Carnarvon offer a lifestyle and professional experience unlike anywhere else:

• Strong community ties and meaningful, long-term client relationships
• Legal work that has a real and visible impact
• Opportunity to grow quickly through diverse and complex matters
• Coastal living, world-class windsurfing, stunning beaches, and access to pristine natural wonders like the Abrolhos Islands and the southern tip of the Ningaloo Reef
• A region rich in fresh local produce, outback landscapes, and where your presence, commitment, and contribution are genuinely valued

For many, Geraldton and Carnarvon offer not just a job, but a sense of purpose and belonging.

About the Role

You’ll work closely with clients, families and communities across Geraldton and Carnarvon and surrounding remote areas, managing a varied caseload that includes:

• Family Law

• Family Violence Restraining Orders

• Child Protection matters

• Criminal Injuries Compensation

• Community Legal Education and outreach to remote communities

You’ll appear in Courts across Western Australia and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure clients receive holistic, wrap‑around support. Regular travel to remote communities is a key and meaningful part of this role.

About You

You are someone who:

• Is admitted to practise in the Supreme Court of WA and holds a current WA Practising Certificate
• Has experience in family law, child protection, CIC or FVROs
• Is comfortable travelling and working across regional and remote areas
• Communicates with empathy, respect and cultural awareness
• Can work independently while valuing strong team and community connections

Experience in community legal services or regional practice will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 (increasing take‑home pay)
• Free EAP and access to an internal counsellor
• Cultural Awareness Training
• A supportive, purpose‑driven workplace
• Centrally located office with parking available
• A diverse professional and supportive team with local knowledge

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A letter of introduction
• A statement addressing the selection criteria
• Your resume with two referees