AddressThis position is being offered on a five (5) year contractual basis. Options for renewal exist, subject to satisfactory performance.
This position is available on either a full time or part time basis (minimum 0.8 FTE will be considered).
The Office
The State Solicitor's Office (the Office) is the Western Australian Government’s principal legal adviser. The Office enables government action, manages the State’s legal risk, and supports the First Law Officer with authoritative advice on key legal issues. Our work delivers demonstrably better government decisions, strengthens the rule of law, and leads to greater community trust in the public sector. We are a centre of legal excellence committed to the highest standards of service and professionalism.
Legal Services provided by us include the provision of legal advice; the preparation of legal documents; the conduct of litigation; and representation as counsel in courts and tribunals. The Office provides these services in a cost effective and timely way, consistent with maintaining legal excellence and integrity in the Government's legal dealings.
Legal Sections within the Office include Civil Litigation; Public & General Litigation; State Counsel; Advise, Policy & Public Law; Native Title & State Lands and Commercial.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a senior commercial lawyer who is an accomplished and successful member of the profession. Whilst very high ethical standards, personal integrity and honesty are assumed in the role, the successful applicant will also possess outstanding skills necessary to develop and maintain effective relationships with Government Ministers, Chief Executive Officers, Executive Directors and other public servants at all levels.
Significant intellectual and conceptual ability is essential to enable success in situations with high levels of complexity and conflicting priorities.
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
The Office is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
If you have any needs that require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact *****@sso.wa.gov.au
What is on offer?
- A term of five years based on a fixed term contract.
- You are entitled to the same terms and conditions as contained in the Public Service Award 1992 and the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022, excluding annual leave loading.
- A private lease car or allowance in lieu.
- Salary packaging is available.
- Superannuation 11%, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025.
- Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home arrangements and generous leave for enhanced work life balance.
Please note that to be eligible for appointment, applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent residency status.
A current permanent WA Public Sector employee will elect to forego permanency to take up this position and will not be entitled to a right of return under section 58 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.
More information
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Angela Komninos on (08) 9264 1*** for a confidential discussion.
How to apply
If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by submitting:
- A Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position including the contact details of two (2) professional referees.
- By referencing the job related requirements, please provide a statement of claims, no more than two (2) pages telling us why you are interested in becoming a key leader of the Office and how your legal skills and experience will make you a good fit for this position.
- Copies of any relevant qualifications and proof of admission to practice.
Note: during the selection process we'll be assessing applicants against all the Job Related Requirements as outlined in the JDF, in context to the Leadership Expectations.
Submitting your application.
To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed and late applications will not be accepted so please allow sufficient time to submit your application.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
If you have any needs that require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact *****@sso.wa.gov.au.
Candidate Search
The Office may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.
The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes undergoing employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
This recruitment file may be shared with other agencies across the public sector upon request for consideration of similar appointments.
Attachments:
- JDF Adviser (Commercial) SBDL4 (021840) May 2024.pdf
- sso applicant information pack.pdf
