Senior Legal Officer

Senior Legal Officer Branch: Legal and Legislative Services Division: Professional Standards and Conduct Salary: Level 4 (Specified Calling), $146,998 - $157,135 per annum (pro‑ratio) (PSCA

Role This is a permanent full‑time position commencing in January. It is anticipated that interviews will be conducted in the week commencing 8 December. The Legal and Legislative Services Directorate provides advice to the Department on legal and legislation matters. The Directorate deals with, and on behalf of the Department, provides advice about various sensitive legal issues, complaints, administrative law, legislation issues, insurance and claims against the Department.

The Senior Legal Officer provides high‑quality strategic legal advice and information to the General Counsel, Director General, Corporate Executive, State Solicitor’s Office and stakeholders, as required. They monitor and undertake research on complex legal issues that may impact on the education sector and report accordingly. If successful, you will assist the General Counsel with reviewing and developing legislation including, providing legal advice on drafting of legislation or amendments. Within this role you will coordinate complex legal cases, including matters relating to child sexual abuse, coronial inquiries, discrimination and negligence. Additionally, you will be expected to build effective relationships and liaise at a senior management level with the State Solicitor’s Office and other key stakeholders on legal issues.

Professional Benefits

12% employer‑contributed superannuation.

Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.

Professional development opportunities and study leave / assistance.

Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).

Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity within our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

Consent to obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Be admitted to practice law in Western Australia.

Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select “Apply for Job”. Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work‑related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents.

Your application should include:

A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

Demonstrated sound level of legal experience.

Demonstrated well‑developed written communication skills and ability to prepare legal documents, responses to briefings and reports for a legal advisory purpose.

Demonstrated high‑level planning and organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting “Apply for Job”.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close (AWST) on Monday, 1 December.

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