Senior Lawyer

Drawing on your industry experience you will be providing advice on the interpretation and application of legislation and conducting complex litigation in respect of legislation administered by the Department.

Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment? We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and working at home, to help support you and get the best results possible for our community.

We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling good governance to local communities, regulating racing, gaming and liquor activities, resolving consumer and trade disputes, monitoring compliance, protecting workers’ health and safety, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, LGIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.

The role The Industry Regulation and Consumer Protection Legal Division is responsible for providing legal advice to Departmental clients that is accurate, timely and solution focussed.

In this role you will be involved in conducting complex criminal prosecutions, civil litigation and disciplinary proceedings in all courts and the State Administrative Tribunal on behalf of the Department, statutory office holders and external boards supported by the Department. You will provide high quality, relevant and timely written legal advice on a broad range of complex matters, and prepare a variety of complex legal documents.

This is also a great opportunity to assist with the mentoring and coaching of less experienced members of the team in all aspects of legal practice.

Your experience in developing solutions to complex legal problems will be pivotal to your role.

Please refer to the

Job Description Form

(JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, leadership capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

To be

eligible for a permanent appointment , applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application. Applicants with a valid visa to work and live in Australia for a specific duration may be assessed and considered suitable for similar fixed term vacancies that arise.

Should a qualification be required for this position, applicants must provide their certification and/or academic transcripts to verify relevance to the job requirements. Qualifications obtained outside of Australia must be provided with an assessment from the Overseas Qualifications Unit to ensure they meet Australian Standards (this is a free service).

To work for LGIRS, you must consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a clearance before you start. If deemed suitable, LGIRS will coordinate and pay for your NCCHC as part of your pre-employment checks.

More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form.

Further information Please contact Holly Kerr, General Counsel – Industry and Regulation on (************* or via ************************** or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on LGIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn

How to apply We ask for you to provide:

A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and a covering letter of no more than three (3) pages, addressing the following role specific requirements:

Degree in law.

Current Australian practising certificate that enables the holder to engage in legal practice as a government legal practitioner or eligible to obtain one prior to commencement of employment.

Demonstrated ability to provide clear and concise written or verbal legal advice on a broad range of complex legal matters.

Demonstrated experience in conducting complex litigation in criminal, civil and disciplinary proceedings, including the provision of high quality and effective advocacy before the Courts and the State Administrative Tribunal, including as trial counsel or in more complex interlocutory hearings.

Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor and coach less experienced lawyers.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining role specific requirements and leadership behaviours assessed in further stages of the recruitment process. The complete list of role specific requirements and expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form.

In the attached

Applicant Information Pack , we offer further information on how to apply, and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with LGIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, or require any technical support when submitting your application online, please contact Matthew Ball, Senior Recruitment Officer on (************* or email ****************************************.

To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter.

Supporting diversity and inclusion The department is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our department. Our department is an equal opportunity employer, supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities and youth.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for ********* by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. NRS can help you connect with us on:

SMS relay – ************

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at ****************************************.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 09 March 2026 (WST). Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online. As late applications will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.

We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.

Attachments

Applicant Information Pack.pdf

Job Description Form.pdf

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