Professional Programs Manager
- Oversee professional legal education and regulatory compliance programs.
- Support delivery of Practical Legal Training (PLT) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs.
- Provide strategic advice on legal education and program improvement.
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.
How to Apply
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