This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Legal and Legislative Services Directorate provides advice to the Department on legal and legislation matters. The Directorate deals with, and on behalf of the Department, provides advice about, various sensitive legal issues, complaints, administrative law, legislation issues, insurance and claims against the Department.
The Role
The Senior Legal Officer helps lead a small legal team that provides high quality legal advice to the Director General, Corporate Executive, Principals, and school administrators as required.
The Senior Legal Officer will build effective relations and liaise at a senior management level with the State Solicitor’s Office, Insurance Commission of WA and other key stakeholders on legal issues.
Professional Benefits
- We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Graham Wimbridge, General Counsel, Legal and Legislative Services on (08) 9264 5790 or emailing Graham.Wimbridge@education.wa.edu.au.
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- possess a tertiary qualification in law and admittance to practice law in Western Australia
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF and focusing on:
- Demonstrated sound level of legal experience, including knowledge of workings of Government, parliamentary and legislative procedures, experience in statutory interpretation and administrative law, and
- Demonstrated experience in advocacy before Courts and/or Tribunals, and
- Demonstrated high-level conceptual, analytical and research skills in providing high quality strategic advice to senior management on legal issues.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE/914758
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 25 September 2024.
