Senior Legal Officer

This is a permanent full-time position commencing in January 2026.

It is anticipated that interviews will be conducted in the week commencing 8 December 2025.

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 Role 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 reports 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 We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include :

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).

Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Graham Wimbridge General Counsel, Legal and Legislative Services on (08) 9264 4052 or by emailing

Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in 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 To work with us, you must :

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 a and 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.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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.

1. Demonstrated sound level of legal experience.

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

5. 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.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number : DOE1004093

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 : 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 1 December 2025.

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