The Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

Contribute - give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.

Develop - grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.

Thrive - find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

As a member of DMPE, you will help support the development of Western Australia’s resources sector, which oversees resource development and improved environmental outcomes for mining, petroleum and exploration for the benefit of WA and future generations. We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success.

The Role

In this role, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative legal team responsible for providing high-quality legal advice to the department and the Minister on a wide range of complex legal matters, with a focus on the resources industry and government legal practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing strategic and legal advice on complex legal issues

Consulting and negotiating with key stakeholders on legal and policy matters

Assisting the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsels in the management and development of the team

Working collaboratively with the State Solicitors Office to obtain legal advice when required

Drafting policies and guidelines to assist the Department to meet statutory obligations

Briefing and instructing the State Solicitor's Office

Qualifications & Licenses

Degree in Law and admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia or Legal Practitioner from outside the State whose qualifications for admission in Western Australia have been approved by the Legal Practice Board

Benefits Working For DMPE

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)

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 12% superannuation contributions

Interested? Click on “Apply” now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.