Principal Legislation Officer
Please note that the advertising period for this position has been extended until 5pm Monday 4 March 2019.
About the Position
This position is primarily responsible for providing advice on workers’ compensation policy issues, as well as undertaking legislative reviews, and the drafting of new and amended workers’ compensation legislation for Western Australia.
Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- the coordination of the legislative review program;
- consultation with internal and external stakeholders regarding legislation development; and
- progressing legislative proposals through all government and parliamentary processes.
To be successful in this position prospective applicants should possess significant experience in the research, development and implementation of legislative proposals. A sound understanding of parliamentary and government processes relating to legislation is also required.
A full statement of duties for the position can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to other similar vacancies that occur throughout the Agency over the coming 12 months.
About WorkCover WA
WorkCover WA is responsible for regulating and administering the workers’ compensation scheme on behalf of the government and community of Western Australia. We work with employers, workers and service providers to achieve a contemporary workers’ compensation scheme that is fair, accessible and affordable. Our goals are built around leadership, strategic scheme management, and building an agile & innovative organisation.
We continuously seek to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. WorkCover WA encourages people who are representative of the broad Western Australian community to apply.
Some of the benefits our employees enjoy are:
- a variety of professional development opportunities;
- access to our on-site fully equipped gym and facilities;
- parking at our offices in Shenton Park; and
- generous leave packages.
Further information about the Position
For further information about this position, please refer to the attached JDF.
You can also obtain more information about the role expectations and responsibilities by contacting Mr Kevin Gillingham, Manager Policy and Legislative Services on (08) 9388 5640.
Selection Methodology
A variety of assessment methodologies may be used throughout the recruitment process, including but not limited to:
- Interview/s;
- Skills assessment;
- Aptitude testing;
- Psychometric testing; and
- Referee checks.
Applying for the Position
You can submit your application for this position via the ‘Apply for job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should include the following documentation:
- a current and comprehensive curriculum vitae;
- a written cover letter (in no more than 3 pages) outlining your skills and experience as they relate to the duties of the role, as per the attached JDF.
Applications close 5:00 pm on 4 March 2019.
Attachments
- jdf - principal legislation officer, level 7 - feb 2018.pdf
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