The Legal and Legislative Services (LLS) unit is expanding its legislative team and has several exciting and professionally rewarding opportunities for enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individuals who want to be part of a dedicated team serving the WA health system and the wider community.

This job advertisement is for one Legislative and Research Officer (PSO L4 - permanent/fixed term/secondment part time/full time) and one Legislative Officer (PSO L5 - fixed term/secondment part time/full time with the opportunity for permanency). Please identify on your application which position you are applying for. A recruitment pool will be held for both positions for a total of 12 months.

About us

As a member of Legal and Legislative Services, you will be part of the cutting edge of law, effecting positive change within the community with a direct and immediate impact, such as legislation related to various public health risks including the control of tobacco, vaping and nitrous oxide, and notifiable infectious diseases. Our work is multifaceted, sensitive and high profile, including providing legislative support to health policy matters such as Health responses to Parliament, covering areas such as assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy, abortion, human tissue matters, use and regulation of medicines and poisons, and a suite of public health matters.

About the roles

As Legislative and Research Officer and Legislative Officer, you will:

• Assist in delivering the Minister for Health’s legislation program under the direction of the Principal Legislative Advisor and senior team members.
• Manage the preparation of new and amendment subsidiary legislation, including passage through Executive Council and parliamentary committees.
• Manage the preparation of legal instruments e.g. orders, authorisations, designations and delegations.
• Undertake research for senior team members related to health legislation.
• Prepare and provide input into discussion papers and policy reports on various matters relating to health legislation.
• Provide advice relating to legislation and the implementation of legislation.
• Provide assistance and support across the Legal and Legislative Services team.

These roles are an integral part of a flexible, supportive, and collegiate multidisciplinary team of lawyers, legislative advisors and administrators. You will have a reasonable level of autonomy and will be expected to use your initiative and sound judgement to assist with the Minister for Health’s legislative program and associated pragmatic legislative advice. You will be required to work effectively and collaboratively with all areas of the Department of Health and other stakeholders.

We will provide you with diverse opportunities for growth and development of your legislative and leadership skills, including acting opportunities, and assisting senior legal and legislative staff with a variety of matters.

How to apply

Applicants are requested to apply online.

Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.

If you are interested in being part of a cohesive, collaborative and dynamic team, apply now by submitting the following information and documents:

• A written statement of no more than 3 pages addressing the following:
• The selection criteria contained in the JDF of the role that you would like to apply for. Please include the position number on the statement.
• If you are applying for more than one position, please complete separate applications, one for each role.
• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) that clearly shows your experience, skills and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
• The name and contact details of two professional referees. One preferred to be your current supervisor or manager.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Other conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 July 2026.

Employee benefits

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

Site profile

The Department of Health, led by the Director General, has been established as the System Manager responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and performance of the WA public health system to ensure the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, safe and timely health services.

The WA public health system employs approximately 50,000 dedicated staff who ensure the health and wellbeing of the State’s population throughout the metropolitan, regional and remote areas of WA. The WA health system as a single health entity covers an area covering approximately 2.5 million square kilometres.

The foundations that underpin essential services to the community include: supporting our workforce; robust standards for the delivery of high-quality and safe care, and optimal patient and community experience; sound financial management and clinical performance; supporting our workforce; infrastructure; and information and communications technology (ICT) delivery; and supporting and enhancing research and innovation.

Further job related information

For further information regarding the roles, please contact Daphne Fernandes, A/Principal Legislative Advisor, Legal and Legislative Services on (08) 9222 2053 or email [email protected]. Please do not send your application to Miss Fernandes or contact her about lodging your application.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.