Australian Government Lawyer

6 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) Full time

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) has a strong commitment to providing high-quality service to the community. As an Australian Government Lawyer - Employment Law in our team, you will play a key role in ensuring that the department's policies and procedures align with the best interests of Australians.

Key duties of the position include:

  • Providing legal advice on workplace relations matters to the Government
  • Working closely with policy divisions to provide legal advice about workplace relations legislative reform options
  • Liaising with Office of Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) about the drafting of legislation

We focus on connecting Australians who are starting, advancing or changing their career with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience to gain or regain employment.

Our values include being open, thoughtful, curious and candid. We also value employee wellbeing and developing leadership through investment in capability.

Essential qualifications and experience include:

  • A degree in law from an Australian tertiary institution or comparable overseas qualification, and admission as a legal practitioner, however described, of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory.
  • Desirable – experience in providing legal advice on aspects of workplace relations law, work health and safety and/or workers' compensation.


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