Legal Practice Coordinator

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Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions provided pay range

This range is provided by Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$95,782.00/yr - A$114,938.00/yr

PSCA, Level 4 or 5, $95,782 - $100,526 or $105,167 - $114,938 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 18 AUGUST 2025

The Legal team plays a crucial role in supporting the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) by ensuring compliance, managing risks and providing legal guidance on various matters. The legal team helps prevent legal issues before they arise, supports DBCA's growth and ensures DBCA operates within the law.

As a Legal Practice Coordinator in the Legal team, within the Science, Strategy and Governance Division, this role will be instrumental in providing paralegal support, coordinating the allocation and management of legal request to ensure timely response to requests. This role supports the achievement of these deliverables through the provision of highly responsive, customer focused legal services support to the DBCA, so that we deliver results for Western Australia and our stakeholders.

DBCA has adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive deliver results for West Australians.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than two (2) pages in total.

• Considerable (Level 4) or substantial (Level 5) high level support and/or paralegal skills and experience, with an understanding of legal terminology, legal documents, and procedures.
• Considerable (Level 4) or substantial (Level 5) experience in managing responses to subpoenas which includes coordinating the collection of documents from officers, reviewing the documents and submitting the documents within specified deadlines.
• Demonstrated well-developed (Level 4) or highly developed (Level 5) interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise and negotiate with external organisations, government departments, statutory authorities and other agency staff at all levels.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and contribute to the achievement of team outcomes.
  
  

About Us

DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, provides exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our website .

Benefits Of Working With Us

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• An annual National Park Entry Pass.
• Well-established learning and development programs.
• Free staff parking.
  
  

How to apply:

All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job', located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:

• a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than two (2) pages.
• current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.
  
  

For further job-related information: contact Gretta Lee on or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit .

We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the value of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:

• A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
  
  

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on or . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on

Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionAdministrative and Legal
• IndustriesGovernment Administration

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