Take your legal career to the next level

The Commission is seeking to fill a key leadership role with an experienced and strategic legal professional as Director Legal Services. Contracts may be offered for up to five years, with possibility of further extensions or contract.

THE COMMISSION

The Corruption and Crime Commission (the Commission) is WA's leading anti-corruption agency whose purpose is to expose and disrupt corruption, serious misconduct and organised crime. The Commission works to give the WA community confidence that public officers act in the public interest.

The Legal Services Directorate supports the Commission in the performance of its functions under the Corruption, Crime and Misconduct Act 2003 (CCM Act) by providing independent advice, representation, training and leadership in relation to all aspects of the Commission's business and operations.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Director Legal Services plays in a critical role in the Commission's leadership team. The Director leads the Commission's legal function through the coordination of a high quality legal service that delivers legal, legislative and policy advice to the Commission and its officers to meet the Commission's strategic objectives and ensure compliance with relevant legal obligations. The Director Legal Services leads a team of motivated, high performing lawyers and paralegals to ensure that the Commissioners, Chief Executive and broader Commission receives expert legal advice on a range of complicated legal and policy matters.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

We are looking for an experienced legal professional who will:

• Lead and coordinate the Commission's legal services
• Influence and engage at the executive level
• Navigate complex legal and regulatory matters

For more information about the position and to assist with your application, please refer to the job description form.

The Commission requires applicants to be Australian citizens or be immediately eligible for citizenship, and appointment is conditional on satisfactory completion of a rigorous security clearance process.

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION?

Enquiries about the positions should be directed to Therese Stralow, Price Consulting Group on 0472 827 847.

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the “Apply for Job” button and attach the following:

1. A current and comprehensive CV which includes the names and contact details (phone number and email address) of two recent, work related referees.
2. A two page statement addressing the role specific capability requirements from the Job Description Form (JDF).

Suitable applicants may be considered for subsequent or similar vacancies within the next 12 months.

The Commission will assess all aspects of the Capability and Leadership Framework during the selection process and is committed to the professional development of its team and facilitating a work-life balance for all employees.

Our vision for learning and development communicates our aspiration for the future state of learning and development at the Commission:

High-impact, strategic learning and development that encourages a collaborative and self-driven learning culture and equips employees with the skills to be successful now, in the future and beyond the Commission.

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

To learn more about the Commission and what we have to offer, please visit our website or you can follow us on Linkedin.

If you are having any problems with the system you may call Human Resources on 9215 4888.

Applications must be submitted online – hard copy, late or proforma applications will not be accepted.

Closing date: 28 April 2025 at 5:00 pm (WST)