ASSOCIATE TO THE HON JUSTICE HOWARD
Salary: Level 2.4 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024
Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Honourable Justice Howard at the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
The advertised position is for an initial 12-month period, with the view to extend by a further 6 months.
The successful applicant must be available to commence on 24 August 2026.
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.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake legal research and produce written workfor a Judge. There are also requirements to carry out administrative functions in preparation
for Court sittings and to attend in Court and act as a Judicial Support Officer.
Service in this position may fulfil the work experience component of Practical Legal Training courses approved by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia. Applicants should make
their own enquiries in this regard. Applicants who are already admitted lawyers and would welcome the experience of working as an Associate are also encouraged to apply.
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.
Applications should include a:
- covering letter;
- curriculum vitae; and
- current academic transcript (or a certified copy).
If your application is sent by email, please scan your 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 application by email to:
Ms Tahnece Maslin
Associate to the Hon Justice Howard
Supreme Court of Western Australia
28 Barrack Street
PERTH WA 6000
Email: Associate.Justice.Howard@justice.wa.gov.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 12.00 PM ON MONDAY 6 APRIL 2026
