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SalaryExplore a fixed term opportunity to start your career in legal field; join our Legal – Industry Regulation and Consumer protection group as a Law Graduate.
About the role
A great opportunity exists for Law Graduate to work under close supervision of General Counsel -Industry Regulation and Consumer Protection, as well as the Assistant general Counsel. As a Law Graduate, you will get the chance to work on legal research and assisting in the preparation of court and tribunal documents. This role also provides administrative and legal research support to lawyers conducting civil and criminal proceedings. The Law Graduate would learn the legislation administered by the department with focus on the Industry Regulations and Consumer protection.
About us
The Department supports a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry, energy and resources sector. We lead with integrity, deliver on commitments, strive for excellence, and look for better ways of doing things.
Underlying everything we do are our values of being respectful, responsive, forward-thinking, transparent, fair, and ethical – these are driven by our staff who make us a success.
Within the Industry Regulation and Consumer Protection Group, the Legal Services Directorate is responsible for providing legal advice to the Department that is accurate, timely and solution focussed. The Legal Services Directorate is also responsible for the conduct of litigation, including prosecution of offences and disciplinary proceedings under legislation administered by the Department
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Where will you work?
, located at 140 William Street, directly above the Perth Underground train station, getting to work will be easy. With an array of fantastic food options and nearby coffee shops to get your day started, lunch can be spent shopping at major stores nearby, or you can visit galleries and museum a short stroll away. Feeling healthy? The Department gym is located down the road at 1 Adelaide Terrace and membership is very affordable.
Need further information?
To learn more about the role, please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached. If you have any questions about the role itself to help tailor your application, please contact Saxon King, Assistant General Counsel on (08) 6552 9563 .
How to apply
To apply for this position, click ‘Apply for Job’ at the bottom of this page to and complete the online application form.
A detailed resume outlining your work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points:
- An academic qualification in the law approved under the Legal Profession (Admission) Rules 2009 so as to be eligible to progress towards admission as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
- Ability to quickly acquire a working knowledge of legislation relevant to the Department and the rules of the courts and the State Administrative Tribunal and able to identify potential legal issues in any given factual scenario.
- Ability to prepare routine legal documents and assist lawyers with their preparation for litigation matters.
Need some help with how to apply?
If you need assistance with the application process, please refer to the below videos covering various aspects, including public sector recruitment, resume writing, cover letters, and polishing your application.
We have also attached an Applicant Information Pack for your reference. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Mala Naidoo, Human Resource Officer on (08) 9222 3131 or email .
All requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF will be assessed as part of the selection process.
Other benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, creating a supportive, diverse, and innovative work environment, including:
- Great work/life balance with 37.5 hour working week as a standard and flexible working hours for most roles.
- Leave options including purchase leave, deferred leave and long service leave after seven years.
- Flexibility to work at home, in the field and in the office for most roles.
- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, 11 percent superannuation contributions to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options.
- The ability to give back to your community and make a difference.
- A collaborative environment with the ability to gain insight from subject matter experts in your field.
- Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring.
- Support to grow your skills with a wide range of formal training options.
- Build a healthy lifestyle with our award-winning Health and Wellbeing program.
- Supportive work environment including an Employee Assistance Program to assist you deal with life’s challenges.
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected. Our workforce's diversity is our strength; it enhances our ability to be forward-thinking and responsive in the services we deliver to the Western Australian community. Learn more about our , celebrating individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Suitable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and youth may be given priority consideration over non diversity group applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates with disabilities during our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on 16 February 2024 (WST)
Your application submission must be complete by the closing time; applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.
We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.
