The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) acknowledges the Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and communities in which we operate. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal people and their cultures, and to Elders past and present.

Vacancy end date extended to 4:00pm Wednesday 4 December 2024.

About the department

We’re a very diverse agency that contributes to a better Western Australian community through, among other things, providing opportunities for everyone to engage in a range of sporting, recreational, cultural, and artistic programs and activities.

Staff in our department work across the areas of local government, sport and recreation, culture and the arts, racing, gaming and liquor, multicultural interests, specialist Aboriginal projects and engagement, regulatory reform, infrastructure and state records.

Our work touches on amazing projects like development of the new Aboriginal Cultural Centre, delivery of major international sporting events and helping people stay safe while enjoying a night out in our Protected Entertainment Precincts.

Why work with us?

At DLGSC we are all about ensuring our workforce is made up of ‘Good Humans’!

Finding them, retaining them, and helping them to be the best they can be for themselves, for us, for the people we supply services to, and for our vision of a vibrant, inclusive and resilient Western Australian community.

Our diverse organisation is supported by exceptional, everyday people from all walks of life and many different backgrounds who are supported to genuinely contribute to inclusivity in the workplace.

If you want to work in an inspirational organisation where you have a voice and can contribute to the things that matter to you, then join our awesome team!

We are proudly an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity. We support diversity and inclusion in the public sector because it makes us stronger as an organisation, and better able to meet our community’s needs.  We strongly encourage people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and youth to apply.

DLGSC are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

For further information on DLGSC, visit our website.

About Legal Services

The Legal Services team provides high level legal and policy advice to the Minister, Director General and the senior executive team of Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. Legal Services contributes to departmental and divisional strategic and business planning, policy and development processes. 

About the role

Are you a highly experienced legal professional with a passion for applying your expertise to foster a cohesive, prosperous, vibrant and healthy Western Australian community?

DLGSC is looking for a motivated and seasoned individual to join and lead a dynamic team of Legal professionals as Director Legal Services. We have one permanent, full time (75 hrs p/f) position available.  

As Director Legal Services you will provide leadership and management in the delivery of high level legal and policy advice to the relevant four Ministers, the Director General and Senior Executive across the following areas:

• Arts, culture and creative industries
• Sport and recreation industries
• Racing, gaming and liquor-related industry sectors
• Local government sector
• Culturally and linguistically diverse communities, groups and organisations
• Major arts, culture, creative industry, sporting and recreation infrastructure projects.

The right candidate will bring a wealth of experience in reviewing legislation to aid in the contribution of the Department’s strategy and business planning.

We are looking for someone with:

• Substantial post-admission experience in areas relevant to a government context including complex public and administrative law, statutory interpretation, commercial, property and regulatory matters.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop a team to achieve high levels of performance.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake research, manage and provide legal advice related to complex, urgent and/or sensitive matters.
• High level conceptual, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Extensive experience in communicating clearly and confidently with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Please note you must have a Bachelor of Laws Degree, admitted to engage in legal practice in Western Australia with not less than 5 year post admission experience and must be a holder of, or be eligible to hold, a local practising certificate which is then renewed annually to be eligible for this role.

Applicants with sound knowledge of the Local Government Act, Liquor Control Act and other legislation administered by the Department and/or extensive knowledge of the role, responsibilities and function of Commonwealth, State and local governments are strongly encouraged to apply.

DLGSC has an incredibly wide remit and strives to have a significant impact across the entire state of Western Australia. This is a great opportunity to make a valuable contribution and further develop your legal expertise across a broad range of areas at the heart of our work.  

For further job-related information, please contact Deputy Director General Capability and Performance, Jennifer McGrath on 0427 990 935 (only contact for information about the role).

What’s in it for you?

There are lots of benefits to taking up a role with DLGSC:

• a competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands
• flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times.
• superannuation 11.5%, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025
• access to salary packaging arrangements
• 3 additional days of leave per year (public service holidays)
• study leave/assistance
• options to purchase additional leave
• 14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work
• leadership and professional development programs
• annual professional development planning cycles
• employee assistance and wellness programs.

Location

This role is based at 246 Vincent St Leederville.

How to apply for this position

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

• A comprehensive CV
• A three A4 page (maximum) outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the Essential Work-Related Requirements that are listed on the attached Job Description Form
• Evidence of Bachelor of Laws Degree and admitted to engage in legal practice in Western Australia with not less than 5 year post admission experience.
• Evidence of being a holder of, or be eligible to hold, a local practising certificate which is then renewed annually.
• Contact details of two referees, with a preference of one from a current/most recent line manager

For further details on how to apply please read ‘Information for Applicants’.

Please note that all of the Work-Related Requirements may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

Pre-employment conditions

To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the Western Australia Public Sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the below prior to commencement:

• A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment.
• Pre employment Conflict of Interest form. Please see attached Conflict of Interest guide for further information.

Further information

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact HR Recruitment and Establishment on (08) 6552 7540 or recruitmentandestablishment@dlgsc.wa.gov.au  

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls: 133 677

Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727

SMS relay: 0423 677 767

To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time as late applications will not be accepted.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within DLGSC and/or the wider public sector which arise within 12 months of the recruitment process being endorsed. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Future vacancies may be considered to fill fixed term, permanent, part-time or full-time roles.

An executive search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment to this role to ensure a competitive field and this may extend past the closing date.

Closing date: Wednesday 4 December 2024 at 4.00 pm (AWST)