VenuesWest
Senior Legal Officer
VenuesWest, Graham, Washington, United States, 98338
Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken from 17:00 on Friday 27 September until 22:00 on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST).RAMS, Jobs WA, and agency jobs boards will be unavailable during this period.Senior Legal OfficerBranch:
Legal and Legislative ServicesDivision:
Professional Standards and ConductSalary:
Level 4 (Specified Calling), $134,613 - $143,896 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022)This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAPThe 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 RoleThe Senior Legal Officer helps lead a small legal team that provides high-quality legal advice to the Director General, Corporate Executive, Principals, and school administrators as required.The Senior Legal Officer will build effective relations and liaise at a senior management level with the State Solicitor’s Office, Insurance Commission of WA, and other key stakeholders on legal issues.Professional BenefitsWe are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service, and parental leaveProfessional development opportunities and study leave/assistanceAccess 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 5790 or emailing Graham.Wimbridge@education.wa.edu.au.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 disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.possess a tertiary qualification in law and admittance to practice law in Western AustraliaApplication InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1:
Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.Your application should include:A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF and focusing on:Demonstrated sound level of legal experience, including knowledge of workings of Government, parliamentary and legislative procedures, experience in statutory interpretation and administrative law, andDemonstrated experience in advocacy before Courts and/or Tribunals, andDemonstrated high-level conceptual, analytical and research skills in providing high-quality strategic advice to senior management on legal issues.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: DOE/914758Applicants 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 Wednesday, 25 September 2024.
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Legal and Legislative ServicesDivision:
Professional Standards and ConductSalary:
Level 4 (Specified Calling), $134,613 - $143,896 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022)This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAPThe 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 RoleThe Senior Legal Officer helps lead a small legal team that provides high-quality legal advice to the Director General, Corporate Executive, Principals, and school administrators as required.The Senior Legal Officer will build effective relations and liaise at a senior management level with the State Solicitor’s Office, Insurance Commission of WA, and other key stakeholders on legal issues.Professional BenefitsWe are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service, and parental leaveProfessional development opportunities and study leave/assistanceAccess 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 5790 or emailing Graham.Wimbridge@education.wa.edu.au.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 disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.possess a tertiary qualification in law and admittance to practice law in Western AustraliaApplication InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1:
Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.Your application should include:A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF and focusing on:Demonstrated sound level of legal experience, including knowledge of workings of Government, parliamentary and legislative procedures, experience in statutory interpretation and administrative law, andDemonstrated experience in advocacy before Courts and/or Tribunals, andDemonstrated high-level conceptual, analytical and research skills in providing high-quality strategic advice to senior management on legal issues.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: DOE/914758Applicants 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 Wednesday, 25 September 2024.
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