About the role

As Assistant General Counsel, you will be part of the close knit leadership team. You will have a real say in the decisions impacting the team, and actively coach and mentor junior lawyers. Assistant General Counsel leads the provision of legal advice and representation in the highest profile and most sensitive matters. It can involve leading a multi-disciplinary team of lawyers, paralegals and experts working on larger matters with senior counsel.

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 includes 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 matters with real autonomy whilst supported by a team of lawyers 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 experience.

Essential requirements for this role:

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

Significant post admission experience conducting large and complex matters with a high degree of autonomy in the areas of litigation, criminal law, regulatory enforcement, government, or another area of law relevant to the role.

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

Experience appearing in court in relation to contested matters.

Strong management and leadership skills including the ability to lead others and identify opportunities for business process improvement.

Highly effective communication skills including the ability to build rapport, influence and gain the consensus of a range of people.

Adept at managing competing priorities and client demands.

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)