Chief Legal Officer

Banking and Finance Law
Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs Perth WA
August 5, 2024
Contract
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Chief Legal Officer, you will be responsible for leading the provision of high quality legal and business services to the Department and Ministers, including but not limited to providing strategic advice in relation to the operations of the Department.

For further information we encourage you to contact Phil Payne, Deputy Director General Professional Standards, Regulation and Legal, on 0439 536 685 or [email protected] during business hours.

There is currently one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment and/or offers of permanent employment in this or similar roles.

Qualification Requirements

You must have a Bachelor of Laws Degree or approved equivalent and eligibility for admission to practice Law in Western Australia, and extensive post admission Legal experience.

Benefits of Working With Us

Communities offers you career progression, variety, access to comprehensive learning and development, and great employment conditions. Some of these benefits may include:

  • 4 weeks annual leave,
  • 3 days additional public sector holidays,
  • 15 days personal leave per annum,
  • 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution,
  • Discount on private health insurance,
  • Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance,
  • 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service,
  • Eligibility to join the fitness passport program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $13.95 per week),
  • Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services,
  • Study assistance,
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months continuous service,
  • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations and,
  • 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

How to apply

Click the ‘apply now’ button. You will be taken to the Jobs WA website. Read the information and follow the application instructions.

Applications close on: 4.00pm, 2 September 2024 (Australian Western Standard Times)