Job opportunity

Ready to shape the future of organisational development for the State Solicitor's Office and make a lasting impact for our people? 

About the role

As Manager, Organisational Development, you will take on a key leadership role within the People and Capability Branch, shaping the future of organisational development in a respected public sector legal practice. Building on strong foundations, you will embed capability, inclusion and leadership across the Office, supporting our people to deliver high-quality legal services to the Western Australian public sector.

About you

• You are an upcoming or experienced organisational developmental leader who relishes the idea of joining a high performing team.
• You bring empathy and care to your leadership and value the journey as much as the outcome.
• You thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment, confidently navigate competing priorities, and proactively strengthen capability, improve systems, and support a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• You invest in people, build strong teams, and partner effectively with senior leaders to deliver shared outcomes.
• You look ahead with clarity, hold the organisation’s strategy in view, and stay grounded in the detail that drives performance.

As a key succession opportunity, you are interested in developing your capability and gaining exposure to the responsibilities of Director, Human Resources over time.

To be successful in this role, please refer to the job description attached to this advert for selection criteria.

Candidates may also wish to consider the Manager Workforce role, which sits alongside this position within People and Capability Branch and focuses on operational workforce delivery across the employee lifecycle.

About us

The State Solicitor's Office is responsible for the provision of broad based, high quality legal services to the Government of Western Australia and to a wide range of state government client departments and agencies including advice on law reform. You can find more about the Office, its functions and key contributions here.

The Office is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and value the unique contributions of all employees. We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as outlined in our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.   

To support this commitment, we have applied Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to this recruitment process. This vacancy is open to all interested applicants, however Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

What does this mean? See the attached Section 51 – Guide for Applicants for more information. 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF), which outlines the role requirements and selection criteria. This information will assist applicants in preparing their application.

How to apply

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

• A Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements related to the position.
• A covering letter of no more than two (2) pages that will demonstrate to the panel that you meet the key criteria as outlined under role requirements.
• Please use this as an opportunity to tell us about some situations you have experienced that demonstrate these key criteria to support your claims.
• 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.

Employee Benefits

As an employee of the State Solicitor's Office, you can enjoy the following:

• Generous leave entitlements, including 3 extra public service holidays per year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff.
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary packaging is available.
• 12% Superannuation
• Discounted Private Health Insurance with eligible providers.
• Access to a fitness passport - use any eligible gym, Australia wide!

Other important information

Support

If you have access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate at any stage of the selection process, please can contact SSOHR at ssohr@sso.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

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

Subsequent Vacancies

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

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department for a period of twelve (12) months.

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.