About the role

Reporting to an Assistant General Counsel, Senior Lawyers provide legal advice and representation in the more complex matters and work with a high degree of autonomy. Senior lawyers may also be part of a multi-disciplinary team of lawyers, paralegals and experts working on the larger 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 the opportunity to appear as lead counsel and junior counsel and conduct your own matters whilst supported by a team who are leaders in safety and health law. Our clients work across all industries, and they are experts in their fields. You will work across mining and petroleum, transport, construction, manufacturing, dangerous goods, primary industries and collaborate with clients who are technical experts such as scientists, psychologists, engineers and people with a wide range of industry expertise.

Essential requirements for this role:

Bachelor of Laws Degree or equivalent and entitled to practice as a lawyer in Western Australia and hold a current practising certificate.

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

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Experience successfully managing competing priorities and timelines with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated personal awareness and experience building productive relationships.

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 (which can be taken at half pay)

17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave

15 days personal leave per year

13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)

18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

Ability to work a 9-day fortnight

Deferred salary scheme

3 public holidays in lieu per year

5 days reproductive leave per year

10 days disability leave per year

5 days bereavement leave

5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year

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)