Job opportunity

This recruitment process has been extended until 4:30 pm AWST on Monday, 20 April 2026.

Are you a Privacy and Information Law specialist? Join us for a 12 month opportunity with potential for permanency.

About the role

The State Solicitor's Office (the Office) is seeking an experienced lawyer to join our busy Advice, Policy and Public Law (APPL) section. We're looking for a senior lawyer who has significant expertise in Privacy and Information Law to lead this practice area, and lawyers whose expertise in this area is developing to join the team.

This role will provide high‑level legal advice on privacy, responsible information sharing and other areas of information law, particularly in relation to the implementation of the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA) (PRIS Act). The position plays a critical role in preparing public sector agencies for the commencement of the Act’s privacy and data‑sharing provisions.

As a Privacy and Information Law specialist, you will work closely with agencies to advise on the operation and application of the Information Privacy Principles, the privacy obligations imposed on public sector entities, and the legal requirements for information sharing agreements under the PRIS Act. You will advise on the operation and application of other statutory information protection and disclosure provisions, and agencies' equitable and other obligations. You will support agencies to understand their responsibilities and navigate complex privacy and information protection and disclosure issues within the new PRIS Act framework.

This recruitment process is designed to identify a body of suitable lawyers at the following levels:

• Solicitor L3LG $146,998 - $157,135 per annum or pro rata plus super.
• Assistant State Solicitor Level L4LG$165,720 - $195,462 per annum or pro rata plus super.
• Assistant State Solicitor Level L5LG$213,902 per annum or pro rata plus super.
• Senior Assistant State Solicitor Level L6LG$236,096 - $264,726 per annum or pro rata plus super.

We have a current opening for a senior lawyer that we are keen to fill immediately. The decision on how many offers of employment will be made, at what levels and when, will be determined by business needs. Offers of employment which are drawn from this recruitment pool will be for fixed term or permanent opportunities, depending on business needs.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jessica Evans, Deputy State Solicitor – Advice, Policy and Public Law via email j.evans@sso.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9264 9988 to organise a time for a confidential discussion.

About us

The Office provides a broad range of legal services to the Attorney General, the Government, its departments and agencies. These services include the provision of legal advice, representation as counsel in courts and tribunals and safeguarding the interest of the State. You can find more about the Office, its functions and key contributions here.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact SSOHR at ssohr@sso.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Experience in provision of legal advice in relation to privacy and information law, with significant experience required for the Senior Assistant State Solicitor who will lead the practice area
• High degree of legal ability and knowledge in advising on matters of legal and factual complexity, with a very high degree of legal ability and knowledge required for the Senior Assistant State Solicitor who will lead the practice area
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and provide guidance to junior lawyers
• Ability to build productive relationships with external stakeholders and clients.

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of these positions. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

How to apply

If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by submitting:

• A CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position.
• A covering letter of no more than three (3) pages addressing the criteria as outlined under "About you".
• Copies of any relevant qualifications.

Note: during the selection process we'll be assessing applicants against all the qualifications outlined in the JDF.

Please allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

What's on Offer?

• Salary packaging is available.
• 12% Superannuation.
• Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home arrangements and generous leave for enhanced work life balance.
• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.
• Access to the Office's in-house continuing professional development program (CPD) and Membership of the Law Society.

Relocation Assistance

The Office is committed to hiring the ideal candidate. Relocation Assistance may be offered if the suitable applicant is not living in Western Australia.

Other important information

Pool Recruitment Only

The Office may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants. 

This pool will be open for a period of 12 (twelve) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. We use our recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies with the State Solicitor's Office for the duration of the pool; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be Australian citizens, or have permanent residency status, or hold an appropriate working visa covering the term of the appointment, in relation to fixed-term vacancies.

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes undergoing employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.

Please note that this file may be shared with other public sector agencies on request for filling of similar vacancies.