Senior Solicitor

Location: Perth (William Street)

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Drive Change, Connect Communities

At the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI), you’ll help connect the people of Western Australia. We’re a progressive organisation delivering safe, accessible, sustainable, and efficient transport services that support economic growth and enhance the lives of all Western Australians.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Property Lawyer to be a part of DTMI and the meaningful work we do for the Western Australian Community.

Senior Solicitor SCL 5 (Maritime Leasing)

The DTMI is responsible for the development and management of a range of facilities, infrastructure and land across metropolitan and regional areas of the State, including, marinas, boat harbours, jetties and other maritime facilities. The DTMI has a sizeable lease portfolio involving the leasing of land and waters for commercial and community recreational purposes. Well known properties within the portfolio include the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and Hillarys Boat Harbour.

The Legal and Legislative Services (LLS) division of the DTMI has become well known as being an employer of choice. The team is comprised of diverse, experienced and professional Legal Practitioners who enjoy a positive work environment and good work life balance.

As a Senior Solicitor (SCL5) within this area, it is expected that you:

- autonomously provide legal advice on commercial leasing transactions with a focus on development/ground leases.

- Draft, negotiate and review a range of lease related agreements.

- Collaborate with other lawyers in the team, operational teams and external legal providers.

Although you will operate autonomously you will be supported by an SCL3 property solicitor and more generally by other senior solicitors in the LLS team.

There is currently One (1) Permanent, full-time position available for immediate filling

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of employment (fixed term or permanent) in this or similar roles for a period of twelve (18) months from date of first appointment.

Our Offer

- A competitive salary, and 12% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.

- Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave, 3 public service holidays yearly and long service leave every 7 years.

- Be part of a great, inclusive and experienced team that is committed to your career development.

- Flexible working practices with a focus on employee wellbeing.

- Diverse and interesting work with a community focus.

- Discounted gym memberships and health facilities.

- Bright, modern facility close to transport links with a friendly team environment.

- Salary packaging options to lease a new car.

In addition to rewarding work, we invite you to be Part of Something Real. Learn more about our commitment to you, here.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format:

- A detailed CV that clearly outlines the skills and experiences you have gained in relation to the job description (See the Job Description Form (JDF)).

- A covering letter expressing your interest in the position.

Please, nominate two (2) referees who can provide feedback on your capacity to meet the Work-Related Requirements.

For further information about the role, we encourage you to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Brian Leveson, Director Legal and Legislative Services on (08) 65516020 until 11 November 2025. For enquiries after this date, please reach out to Saskia Widodo on Saskia.widodo@transport.wa.gov.au.

It is intended to interview for this position between 5-10 December 2025

Note: DTMI may conduct an executive search for this position at any stage of this process to supplement the field of applicants or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form), have any question about the process or how to submit your application, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6888.

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