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3 weeks ago


Perth, Australia VenuesWest Full time

Overview

Legal Administration and Support Officer

Branch: Legal and Legislative Services
Division: Professional Standards and Conduct
Location: East Perth

Legal and Legislative Services provides advice to the Department on legal and legislation matters. The Branch deals with sensitive legal issues, employment matters, complaints, administrative law, legislation, insurance, and claims against the Department, including responses to the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Sexual Abuse (Redress) and civil compensation claims under state legislation.

Salary: Level 3, $86,439 - $92,795 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

Term: This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension (12 months).

The Role

If successful, you will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to General Counsel and other senior Legal and Legislative Services officers. You will assist with legal processes dealt with by the sector. You will administer and monitor the Branch budget, including paying accounts, purchasing and producing monthly financial reports.

Key Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and offer a range of benefits including:

- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job
2. Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE995320

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 23 September 2025.

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