This position will be offered on a permanent full-time basis.
This role is located at Cannington, convenient to public transport links and free secure parking.
About Commerce
The Department of Commerce works with the community to ensure high standards of safety and protection for workers and consumers, and promotes and fosters innovative industries, science and enterprise.
The Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity and diversity. In line with our commitment, we encourage Indigenous Australians, women, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
The Building Commission works to ensure a fair and efficient building industry by consolidating building policy, building standards and practitioner registration.
For information on Department of Commerce activities visit our website at www.commerce.wa.gov.au
The role
Under the supervision of the Principal Legal Officer and the Senior Legal Officer, Legal Officers have responsibility for advising on the interpretation and application of legislation administered by the Building Commission Division.
Legal Officers, with appropriate supervision, conduct routine and straightforward criminal prosecutions and disciplinary proceedings and assist in the conduct of more complex litigation proceedings. Legal Officers are encouraged to act as counsel, including trial counsel, before the Courts and the State Administrative Tribunal.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to other similar vacancies that occur throughout our branch for 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
Does this role interest you?
We encourage you to contact Evan Homan, Principal Legal Officer to discuss this role further on (08) 6251 1370. Please do not contact for an Applicant Pack.
For applicants with a visual impairment, large format versions of application materials can be made available. To receive a copy, please contact employment@commerce.wa.gov.au
Putting your application together
Our aim is to make the application process simple for you as we appreciate your personal time is valuable. Therefore, to apply for this role, all you need to do is send us:
- a detailed and current resume
- a covering letter of up to 2 pages telling us about your suitability to the role within the context of the work description and work-related requirements. Please refer to the Job Description Form attached.
Applicants please note: interviews will be held in Cannington on 17 December 2015. Please indicate your availability to be interviewed on that day in your cover letter.
National Police Clearance
Appointment to any position, with the Department of Commerce, will be subject to the successful applicant providing a satisfactory National Police Check. This process will be undertaken by the Department of Commerce.
Ready to send your application?
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. It is recommended that you review the attached applicant pack for this position, prior to applying.
Applicants should have their current resume/curriculum vitae and covering letter ready to attach, prior to pressing the "Apply for Job" button. You will be asked a number of questions, and then to attach your documentation, so it is recommended to allow enough time to complete these steps.
If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents specified above along with a completed application form (available in the applicant pack) to Human Resources titled “Confidential - Human Resources, Attention: Employment” either by;
- Post: Locked Bag 14, Cloisters Square, Perth WA 6850
- Hand: Level 1, Mason Bird Building, 303 Sevenoaks Street Cannington WA 6107
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted.