About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity within our Legal Team! We are currently seeking a self-motivated and skilled individual to join us.

The Legal and Privacy Officer works as a member of a team providing legal services and advice in areas including local government, planning, land management, property, transactions, environmental protection, privacy and compliance to assist in the conduct of efficient and effective legal services to meet the City of Swan’s corporate goals. The Legal Team works to support robust decision making, policy development and implementation, as well as operational functions.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Develop and implement the City’s Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (PRIS) policies and framework;
• Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness for City staff to improve understanding of the risks and benefits of protecting and sharing information;
• Provide internal privacy advice about a range of matters, including on the development of new initiatives that have a potential privacy impact;
• Ensure that the City's data is managed and protected in such a manner as to deliver compliance with the PRIS legislation;
• Provide support to prepare, assist with and quality assure legal documents for business units across the City of Swan.
• Support the General Counsel to deliver a responsive service to officers to address complex legal and compliance issues as they arise.
• Support the implementation of the City’s legislative compliance framework, including management of the compliance register and reporting.
• Undertake research to support investigations in relation to compliance issues and breaches of the legislation.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Admitted or qualified for admission as a solicitor or barrister in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a WA practicing certificate
• Knowledge of local government, PRIS and other applicable legislation
• Sound knowledge of IT General Controls environment / COBiT requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to function as a part of a team and liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $91,194.72 to $108,194.90 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, local government public holiday
• Generous superannuation contributions up to a total combined 16.5%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Julie Cheng directly on 9267 9371.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on 9267 9014.

To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Sunday 13 April 2025 11PM AWST

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies please.

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