Who are CCLS?

• CCLS is a not-for-profit specialist Community Legal Centre based in Perth, offering a state-wide service.
• CCLS champions the financial rights of West Australians in credit, debt, and consumer law issues.
• CCLS advises and advocates for consumers on consumer credit issues and Australian Consumer Law (ACL) related problems.
• CCLS’s vision is a strong community empowered by fair and just, consumer and financial, rights and responsibilities.
• CCLS’s mission is to strengthen the consumer voice in Western Australia by advocating for, and educating people about, consumer and financial, rights and responsibilities.
• CCLS has been providing specialist community legal services to the WA community for over 30 years and has proven to be an essential service in the financial and consumer law sector. Led by a very able board and team, CCLS is well regarded by government, regulators and the financial sector for its expertise and advice.

Why work for CCLS?

We have a very small but passionate and dedicated team of staff.

We offer flexible hours and work practices, including the opportunity to work some of the hours from home.

A competitive salary can be negotiated, and we offer salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per annum.

Additional leave over the Christmas/New Year period of up to two weeks.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who can demonstrate the following:

• You would like to showcase your expertise in a combination of office management, project coordination, and communications skills.
• You have a passion for empowerment and social justice.
• You see yourself as being collaborative and client centric.
• You have an excellent can-do attitude.
• You have a strong attention to detail.
• You are a strong communicator across a variety of channels.
• You are searching for flexible working arrangements working alongside skilled and knowledgeable legal and non-legal staff.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to relate professionally and with courtesy to a wide range of people: stakeholders, colleagues, clients, solicitors and government authorities.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Experience providing administrative support.
• Approachable and responsive to requests for assistance from staff members and volunteers.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage with competing demands.
• Very high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Resourceful and flexible attitude to duties.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• A commitment to social justice and an interest in issues impacting CCLS consumers.

Desirable Criteria

• High proficiency and ability to use of all Microsoft 365 suite of programs.
• Experience in data entry and client management systems.
• Experience or an understanding of community, not for profit organisations.
• Experience in a (legal) Administration role is helpful but not essential.

This position is flexible, offering up to three days per week. This position is responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to all staff and volunteers to meet the service needs including its statutory, contractual, legal and financial requirements.

Applicants can contact Sarah Holman, on (08) 6336 7020 if they require further information about the position.

For your application to be considered it must be received by the closing date and should include;

1. A cover letter addressing the selection criteria of no more than 3 pages.
2. Your resume, which includes 2 professional referees.
3. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a current police clearance.

Please note, late applications will not be accepted.

A Position Description can be obtained by contacting Sarah Holman on 08 6336 7020, or email [email protected] using the subject line: Administration Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.