Content Writer (Communications) - Level 5

Two vacancies - Full Time - Fixed term for 6 months with a commencement date of mid-to-late September. With the possibility of extension/s and/or permanency, subject to business requirements

About the role

Be part of the engine behind critical digital content creation that helps people in Western Australia access information and services for their legal problems.

As part of a small team of content writers, you will work closely with the Community Legal Education and Training team, Communications team, and our website redevelopment project team to develop and update a wide range of digital content for Legal Aid WA’s public website.

You will ensure content is accurate, accessible, user focused and aligned with Legal Aid WA’s standards. For further information about the scope of duties, please refer to the Job Description Form attached.

This is a great opportunity for someone with proven experience and skills in communication, who is organised, adaptable and keen to contribute to meaningful work that makes a real difference.

Interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 31 August 2026, with an intended commencement date of mid to late September 2026.

About you

You are an engaging and adaptable writer with strong experience in content production and an instinct for creating audience-first content. You thrive in fast paced environments, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines, and can collaborate well within a small team as well as work autonomously with minimal supervision.

You have a qualification in communications, media, marketing or other relevant discipline and demonstrated understanding of accessibility standards, plain language principles and digital content best practices (essential).

Experience in or knowledge of legal, government and/or community legal sectors is highly desirable.

About us and what we can offer you

We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Further information

Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us and click here to learn about the benefits we offer employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

A commitment to fair and equitable treatment for all is at the very core of Legal Aid WA’s values. We recognise a diverse workforce is essential to delivering inclusive client centred services.  Legal Aid WA welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ members of the community.

Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve our vision of widening access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Other Conditions

This selection process may be used to fill other similar Legal Aid WA vacancies, in addition to this vacancy, for up to twelve (12) months from the completion date of the selection process.  The panel may also search for further candidates beyond the closing date.

Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.

How to Apply:

To find out more about this opportunity and to apply for the position, click the direct link below:

https://apply.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=415644

Applications are to be received no later than: 4pm on 24 August 2026.