Role
The Solicitor General is the principal legal adviser to the Attorney General and, through the Attorney General, to Government and its agencies. In addition, the Solicitor General appears in court as counsel for the State and, when requested by the Attorney General, for agencies of the State and other bodies.
The first law officer of the State is the Attorney General, which is a political position, the second law officer of the State is the Solicitor General which is an independent position. There is an interconnection between the two roles, and the Attorney General can delegate functions to the Solicitor General.
The office is an independent, statutory office created by the Solicitor General Act 1969. The Solicitor General comes within the jurisdiction of the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal and is equivalent to a Judge of the Supreme Court.
The Administrator, Solicitor General's Chambers, is responsible for the coordination and administration of the functions of the Solicitor General's Chambers.
As the successful applicant you will display a high level of initiative and have outstanding organisational and communication skills, with the ability to engage appropriately with senior officials and the judiciary. You will have proven administrative experience at a senior level, ideally within a legal environment.
We offer a wide variety of personal and professional benefits, information on the benefits of working with us is available from the “What We Offer” section on our website.
Work-Related Requirements
Please read the Job Description Form (JDF) for more information about the work related requirements of this position. Appointment to a role with the Department of the Attorney General is conditional upon obtaining an employment screening clearance, which includes a National Criminal History Check and any other relevant checks.
Further Job Related Information
If you are interested in the position and would like further information on the role, contact Steve Currie on (08) 9264 1868 for a confidential discussion. Information about applying and submitting your application is available on our website or from the attached Job Application Kit.
How to Apply
The Department requests applicants to submit an on-line application using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below. As part of your online application you will be prompted to complete relevant personal information and to attach the following information as part of your application:
To apply please provide:
1. A current resume which highlights the similarities between your current skills, knowledge and experience and the work related requirements together with the contact details of two current referees.
2. A cover letter of no more than three pages discussing your experience at providing high level administrative support to senior executive staff and detailing both your comprehensive understanding of the legal processes and the WA justice system, as well as how you obtained such understanding.
All work-related requirements as listed in the Job Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during a six month period from when the recruitment decision is endorsed.
Please Note:
- Applications received after the closing date/time OR applications sent to us by email cannot be accepted.
- As we prefer to contact you by email for any interview or other matter, you are encouraged to apply online and provide a current valid e-mail address.
People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department upholds a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation.