There is currently one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling.

About Us

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet supports the Premier as head of the Western Australian Government. The Department is a central agency that leads the public sector in providing advice and support to the Premier and Cabinet in their service of the Western Australian Community. We foster a workplace culture based on our core values, Leadership, Connection and Impact. For more information about the Department, please visit our website.

The Office of the General Counsel sits within the State Services Division and provides expert legal, legislative and legal policy advice and strategic solutions to the Department, Premier and portfolio Ministers, on a wide range of complex issues to support the delivery of the Government’s objectives and the effective performance of the Department's internal operations.

About the Role

The Senior Legal Officer, reporting to the General Counsel, is responsible for providing legal opinions and advice on complex and sensitive legal matters, including legal policy, legislative reform and the implementation of the legislative frameworks within which the Department and the public sector more broadly operate.

For further job-related information:

For further information, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Kirsten Chivers, General Counsel on (08) 6552 - 6167 (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application).

Applicants are required to submit:

• A current and detailed curriculum vitae; and
• A two (2) page written application addressing the essential and desirable work-related skills.

Permanent appointment:

• To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia at the time of applying.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants will be required to provide:

• Proof of identity 100-point check.
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate issued by the Western Australian Police Force that is less than two months from the date of issue.

How to Apply:

Click ‘Apply for Job' at the bottom of this advertisement to submit your application.

If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056, in the first instance. For information about the process, please contact People Services at peopleservices@dpc.wa.gov.au.

Applications are to be received no later than 4:00 pm, Friday 18 September 2026.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Subsequent vacancies:

Applicants who are found suitable in this process, may be considered for similar vacancies that arise within the department, in accordance with the relevant Commissioner’s Instructions.