About the role

Reporting to an Assistant General Counsel, lawyers provide legal advice and representation in the more straight-forward matters. Lawyers may also be part of a multi-disciplinary team of senior lawyers, paralegals and experts working on the larger more complex matters.

Legal matters include administrative law proceedings, regulatory investigations and prosecutions and statutory interpretation with a focus on the Work Health and Safety Act 2020. The work extends to providing legal opinions on prosecution briefs, publications, media releases, policy and legislative development and much more.

You will have opportunity to appear as counsel and conduct your own matters whilst supported by a team who are leaders in safety and health law. You will work across mining and petroleum, transport, construction, manufacturing, dangerous goods and primary industries and collaborate with clients who are technical experts such as scientists, psychologists, engineers and people with a wide range of industry experience.

Essential requirements for this role

Admitted as a lawyer by the Supreme Court of Western Australia and hold a current Australian Practicing Certificate.

Post admission experience practising in the areas of litigation, criminal law, regulatory enforcement, government, or another area of law relevant to the role.

Experience analysing legal problems and providing legal advice that is well written, accurate and solution focused.

Highly effective communication skills

Experience managing competing priorities and client demands to meet deadlines and achieve optimum client outcomes.

About us

Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.

Benefits

· Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)

· Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)

· 20 days of annual leave per year

· 15 days personal leave per year

· 13 weeks long service leave every seven years

· 14 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

· Ability to purchase additional annual leave

· Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring

· Formal training options

· Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 11.5% superannuation contributions

Want to know more?

Click the ‘Apply” button. You will be redirected to the job advert on Jobs.wa.gov.au, where you can learn more about the role, read the job description form and apply for this amazing opportunity.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 (WST)