Principal Legal Advisor- Legislation Projects

Job title: Principal Legal Advisor- Legislation Projects

Company: Government of Western Australia


Job description: Are you ready to lead transformative changes in the building and construction sector?Bring your expertise in legal strategy and policy leadership to a position that offers both challenge and impact.Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home, in the field or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community? Then the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is for you!We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting workers’ health and safety, transforming energy supply and emissions, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, DEMIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.The roleAs the Principal Legal Advisor- Legislation Projects, you will take on a leadership role in progressing complex, sensitive and high profile policy projects focusing on significant legislative reforms in the building and construction sector. Working autonomously, you will lead the development, detailed design and consultation on new or amending legislation as well as complex regulatory proposals.You will play a critical role in providing expert legal and policy advice on a broad range of complex issues, including advising the Executive Director Building and Energy on key legal policy issues particularly around the security of payment and contracting practices in the construction sector. Additionally, you will be responsible for the preparation of drafting instructions and managing the progression of bills through the WA Parliament.Your proven expertise in leading policy projects and offering strategic legal counsel will be instrumental to your success in this role. You will ensure the policy document and proposals are well written, accurate and solution focused. Furthermore, you will bring to the team your strong relationship building skills to collaborate effectively with clients and stakeholders across government, including interstate government agencies.Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.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 from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.Further informationPlease contact Peter Stewart, Executive Director Building and Energy on (08) 6251 1964 or via peter.stewart@demirs.wa.gov.au or visit . You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on .How to applyWe ask for you to provide:A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points:

• Bachelor of Laws Degree or equivalent and admitted or eligible to be admitted to practice in Western Australia with substantial relevant post admission experience practising in the areas of building and construction disputes, contract law, or another area of law relevant to the role.
• Significant experience analysing complex legal and legal policy problems and providing legal policy advice that is well written, accurate and solution focused.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to analyse and creatively solve complex leadership problems.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with DEMIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Jacqueline Gao, Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9222 3632 or email .To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter (where appropriate).Supporting diversity and inclusionDEMIRS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome all to apply, however, preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, youth and people of diverse sexualities. This helps us ensure our workforce is diverse, effective and forward thinking, and is supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2023-2024 by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusionReasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 28 January 2025 (WST)Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online; as 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.

Expected salary: $159345 – 172595 per year

Location: Cannington, WA

Job date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:52:11 GMT

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