Location: Perth CBD
Section/Team: State Counsel
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No: 021875
Closing Date: 2024-10-07 4:30 PM
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced counsel to lead our State Counsel, Legal Section. This position is being offered on a five (5) year contractual basis. Options for renewal exist, subject to satisfactory performance. 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; Advice, Policy & Public Law; Native Title & State Lands and Commercial.
The Role The State Counsel is a member of the Corporate Executive team and is primarily responsible for the performance of the Counsel Section, ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective and independent legal services to the State including the delivery of dispute resolution services to the Government.
The State Counsel makes appearances at both trial and appellate levels in the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the Federal Court and the High Court of Australia, on behalf of a wide range of agencies of the State of Western Australia and the Premier, members of the Cabinet, and the Attorney General.
About you The Office is seeking an exceptional and experienced counsel. To undertake this position, you will be an accomplished and successful member of the legal profession, and have the highest degree of legal ability in providing high level legal advice, and representing clients in courts and tribunals.
You will be an experienced leader who has the capacity to coordinate at the highest level multiple legal functions' outputs and the delivery of legal services. You will have strong interpersonal skills, superior communication skills and the ability to contribute to the collegiate and supportive work environment of the Office.
Reporting to the State Solicitor you will strategically partner with other senior members of the Corporate Executive to shape the future direction of the Office.
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of these positions. 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.
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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 1992and the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022 however are inclusive of annual leave loading. A private lease car or allowance in lieu. Salary packaging is available. Superannuation 11.5%, 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 on this role please contact Jo Coates, Director Human Resources on (08) 9264 6477.
How to apply If you don't want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by submitting:
A current comprehensive resume including the contact details of two referees. Copies of any relevant qualifications and proof of admission to practice. By referencing the job related requirements, please provide a statement of no more than three (3) pages providing examples to demonstrate: How you would approach the role of State Counsel. The experience, characteristics and personality traits which you possess that would enable you to excel in the role. What you have achieved in your legal career that demonstrates an ability to effectively fulfill the role of State Counsel (citing specific and verifiable examples). Note: during the selection process we will be assessing applicants against all the Job Related Requirements outlined in the JDF in context to the Leadership Expectations. 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.
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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 within the Office 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.
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