ENCOMPASS LEGAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES – Northam WA
Wheatbelt Community Legal Centre is a part of Encompass Legal and Community Services (ELCS), a not‐for‐profit organisation that provides vulnerable clients with legal and non‐legal services tailored to their needs.
About Us
WCLC is at the heart of the community. We provide free legal advice, representation and advocacy to people experiencing disadvantage across the Wheatbelt. We are dedicated to empowering people in our community and delivering quality and accessible legal services.
Living and working in the picturesque town of Northam
Our centre is based in Northam, a thriving country town in the Avon Valley just over an hour from Perth. With a population of around 7,000, Northam offers a welcoming community, modern amenities, a relaxed lifestyle and scenic countryside—an ideal base for those seeking professional purpose alongside personal balance.
About the Role
As a Tenant Advocate, you will:
* Provide clear and practical tenancy information, advice, and case-based advocacy to empower tenants and help resolve housing issues.
* Liaise and negotiate with landlords, real estate agents, the Housing Authority and other agencies to achieve fair outcomes for clients.
* Contribute to community legal education and outreach across the Wheatbelt, helping people understand their rights and prevent housing issues.
* Build strong partnerships with community organisations and stakeholders to support coordinated service delivery.
* Maintain accurate client records and data in line with WCLC's policies, reporting and risk management requirements.
This is a part‐time fixed‐term contract for 12 months (30 hours per week), with a possibility of extension.
What we're looking for?
We value tenancy advocacy experience—more importantly, we're looking for someone who will contribute to a collaborative, community‐focused culture. We encourage applicants who bring empathy, curiosity, flexibility, and a strong commitment to social justice.
* Well‐developed written and verbal communication skills.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Teams.
* A demonstrated commitment to the principles of social justice.
* A demonstrated capacity to work with legal concepts in reference to statute law and case law.
* A demonstrated ability to work productively, meet deadlines and produce quality outcomes.
* A demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships.
* A demonstrated ability to work in a team.
* Completion of or acceptable progress towards a (Bachelor) qualification in law, legal studies, justice studies, psychology, behavioural science, social work, human services, welfare studies and/or business studies (desirable).
* Experience working in a community legal centre or community‐based agency (desirable).
* Sound knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act and/or housing programs and policies (desirable).
Successful applicants will also need a satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check, working rights in Australia and a current driver's licence.
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive salary package: $87,000–$107,000 (pro‐rated based on ordinary hours worked) per annum plus superannuation.
* Living‐away‐from‐home allowance: in line with ATO guidelines.
* Relocation Support: relocation payment of up to $5,000.
* Generous salary sacrifices provisions: up to $15,900 per annum, usable for various personal expenses.
* Explore the region: serve clients across the Wheatbelt.
* Work‐life balance: with flexible work arrangements.
Applications close at the end of business on 3 June 2026, with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 8 June 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We value a diverse workforce with different life experiences, skills and backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse and people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need assistance with your application.
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