At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee legal education programs and ensure compliance with professional standards.
- Company: Respected not-for-profit legal organisation dedicated to education and justice.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time role with a focus on professional development and collaboration.
- Other info: Join a values-driven team committed to excellence and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of legal education in WA.
- Qualifications: Admitted Australian lawyer with 7+ years' experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
- Job Title & Location
- Professional Programs Manager | Perth, WA
- Introduction
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced legal practitioner to play a key role in overseeing professional legal education and regulatory compliance programs within a respected not-for-profit legal organisation.
This flexible, part-time position offers the chance to contribute to the future of the profession through the delivery and governance of Practical Legal Training (PLT) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs.
About the Firm
This organisation is dedicated to supporting legal education, professional development and access to justice initiatives within the Western Australian legal community.
The Role
- Oversee the regulatory compliance, accreditation and quality assurance requirements of LPBWA-approved PLT and CPD programs, including reporting, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
- Support the successful delivery of professional education programs, including student admissions, graduate completion sign-off, course quality review, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide strategic advice to leadership on legal education, regulatory developments and program improvement while contributing to staff development, partnerships and community engagement initiatives.
About You
- You will ideally be an admitted Australian lawyer with at least 7 years' post-admission experience and a strong understanding of professional standards, compliance obligations and the legal profession.
- You will have highly developed communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across multiple teams.
- You will be confident providing leadership, mentoring and guidance while handling sensitive matters with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.
Benefits & Opportunities
- Flexible, part-time position with an estimated workload of approximately 24 hours per month.
- Opportunity to influence the development and quality of legal education and professional development programs in Western Australia.
- Collaborative and values-driven environment focused on collegiality, professional excellence and access to justice.
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Professional Programs Manager in Perth employer: Practice.People.
At Practice.People., we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our flexible working arrangements allow for a balanced lifestyle while you engage in meaningful corporate legal work, advising mid-market businesses on high-value transactions. With genuine career progression opportunities and a commitment to professional excellence, joining our team means becoming part of a thriving practice that values your contributions and ambitions.
