Head of Legal & Regulatory

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Arc Infrastructure manages and develops transport infrastructure assets that support growth and create jobs in WA. Rail is at the heart of our business, and the 5,500km rail network is the backbone of freight transport in Western Australia from the diverse Midwest across to the fascinating Goldfields and Yilgarn regions through to the stunning South West and Great Southern. We’re committed to working with industry, our customers, partners and communities to find new opportunities that will support and strengthen our rail network for the benefit of WA.

The Opportunity Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting in-house opportunity for a senior legal professional to join the team as our Head of Legal & Regulatory.

The Role Reporting to the General Manager Commercial and Regulatory, this role oversees legal strategy, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and the management of the Access Regime under the Railways (Access) Code 2000.

Some of the key duties and responsibilities are:

Manage the Access Regime for Arc, including where access seekers are seeking access via the Railways (Access) Code 2000

Provide leadership, direction and advice to the legal function and regulatory function including management of people, monitoring performance and ensuring team members receive the training, development and support required to effectively perform their duties

Develop and execute legal and regulatory strategies over a 3-5 year timeframe

Provide strategic legal advice across all business functions on business‑critical matters

Prepare and manage department budgets over a 5-year horizon

Regular reporting on status of claims, and activities against plan, as well as performance against KPI's

Lead the management of disputes, litigation and arbitration proceedings including by managing and engaging external counsel as required

Ensure that all business activities and employees within the position’s area of control comply with all legislative/statutory obligations, company policies, standards and procedures

About You To be successful in this role you have:

Legal Degree and entitlement to practice law in Western Australia

Minimum 10years' experience in a senior legal role, either in‑house or at a reputable firm

Strong background in commercial law with litigation or arbitration experience preferred

Excellent negotiation, drafting and communication skills

Demonstrated practical and strategic commercial judgement

Working at Arc Infrastructure Working with us means working in a team environment where each person and team is valued for the diverse skills, ideas and experiences they bring. We promote a work environment that is characterised by personal accountability, mutual trust and respect and a genuine interest in employees. We understand our employees are the key to our success and as a team, our focus is to ensure they feel safe, valued and fulfilled in the work that they do. We provide a range of employee benefits including:

flexible working arrangements

competitive remuneration based on skills and experience

purchased additional annual leave

health and wellbeing initiatives including

$299 annual subsidy

flu shots

skin cancer checks

paid parental leave

staff discounts and rewards program

novated leasing

To learn more about Arc Infrastructure visit www.arcinfra.com/Careers

How to apply If this looks like the role for you, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the online application. General queries can be directed torecruitment@arcinfra.com .Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications.

Arc Infrastructure is committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

Applications close on

18 March 2026

Recruitment agencies, our internal HR team looks after all of our vacancies; if we need assistance, we will reach out.

Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 101-1,000 employees

Arc Infrastructure currently operates Western Australia’s 5,500km freight rail network, connecting people, commodities and ports across the State with the rest of Australia and the world. Spread across regional Western Australia, our team of over 500 employees keeps the rail network operating 24/7.

From the Midwest across to the Goldfields and all the way down to the South West, the network we manage connects local businesses, communities and industries with eastern states and overseas markets.

Arc Infrastructure currently operates Western Australia’s 5,500km freight rail network, connecting people, commodities and ports across the State with the rest of Australia and the world. Spread across regional Western Australia, our team of over 500 employees keeps the rail network operating 24/7.

From the Midwest across to the Goldfields and all the way down to the South West, the network we manage connects local businesses, communities and industries with eastern states and overseas markets.

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