Professional Programs Manager

Practicepeople; Perth; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Part-time workload (≈24 h/mo)

Professional development

Job summary

Practicepeople in Perth, WA, seeks a Professional Programs Manager to oversee PLT and CPD programs within a not-for-profit legal organisation. The role is part-time, flexible, and involves governance, reporting and risk management.

The ideal candidate is an admitted Australian lawyer with 7+ years post-admission experience, proven leadership, and strong collaboration across teams to enhance professional education and compliance.

Qualifications

• Admitted Australian lawyer with at least 7 years post-admission experience.
• Strong understanding of professional standards and compliance obligations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory compliance, accreditation and quality assurance for PLT and CPD programs.
• Support delivery of professional education programs including admissions and course reviews.
• Provide strategic guidance on legal education, regulatory developments and program improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Educational program leadership

Job description

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.