SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATESHIP Justice Mitchell

Full time, Contract Criminal Law

Job Description

SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATESHIP
JUSTICE MITCHELL

Salary: Level 2.4 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024


Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Hon Justice Mitchell at the Supreme 
Court of Western Australia, Court of Appeal.


This position is for a period of 24 months (commencing January 2026). There may be the option 
of commencing earlier, depending on the successful candidate's availability. 


Prospective applicants should possess the following attributes:


• a law degree, or nearly completed law degree;
• a high level of academic achievement (Honours or equivalent is desirable but not 
essential);
• high-level research and analytical skills;
• excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; and
• editorial skills are an advantage.


When considering whether this role is right for you, it is important to consider the jurisdiction 
of the Supreme Court. The Court deals with serious criminal offences, including homicide 
offences, as well as High Risk Serious Offenders. In the course of their duties, Associates will 
encounter materials (including but not limited to photographs, videos, written statements, and 
oral evidence) associated with these charges. This material may be confronting and/or 
distressing. The Court is committed to reducing exposure to these materials for staff wherever 
possible and the Department of Justice offers services and resources to support staff.


The successful applicant must be available to commence on Monday, 5 January 2026.


Applications should include a:
• covering letter;
• curriculum vitae; and
• current academic transcript (or a certified copy).


If your application is sent by email, please provide a scan of your official academic transcript. 
You may be required to bring the original if you are invited to attend an interview.


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and graduates are encouraged to apply

Please send applications by post or email to:


Ms Karly Pisano


Associate to the Hon Justice Mitchell


Supreme Court of Western Australia
Stirling Gardens
Barrack Street
PERTH WA 6000


Email: Associate.Justice.Mitchell@justice.wa.gov.au 
Ph: (08) 9421 5361
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4PM, FRIDAY 1 AUGUST 2025 (AWST)

(Late applications will not be considered)

Firm or Organisation Name

Supreme Court of Western Australia

Contact Name

Charlotte Glance

Email Address

Associate.Justice.Mitchell@justice.wa.gov.au

Job Level

Graduate - Pre-admission

Sector

Government

Country

Australia

State

Western Australia