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 2027).
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 4 January 2027.
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 Lara Kiss
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, WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST 2026 (AWST)
(Late applications will not be considered)
