Deputy General Counsel

• Flexible working options considered.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
• Salary packaging options.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Job no: 521716

Work type: Full Time

Location: Crawley

Categories: Policy and Planning, Executive

• Directly influence UWA's strategic direction through expert legal counsel on sensitive and high stakes matters.
• Offer exposure to a wide range of legal areas in a dynamic university environment.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Attractive and flexible Remuneration Package.

About the area

The Legal Directorate plays a critical role within the Office of the Vice-Chancellery in ensuring it provides expert legal guidance and support on a broad range of matters affecting the institution. This includes advising on governance, legislative compliance, compliance with legal duties (including allegations of negligence), contracts, and risk management. It also includes the conduct and management of litigation in various Courts and Tribunals and the conduct of investigations. It also covers practice in a number of areas, including property law, employment law and intellectual property (including research).

About the opportunity

• Supports the General Counsel in delivering expert legal advice across UWA.
• Manages high-profile legal matters across diverse portfolios such as employment, property, research, and student issues, while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Builds strong internal and external relationships, supports the legal team strategy and development, provides legal training, and contributes to enterprise risk frameworks and policy development.

About you

• Admission to practice as a lawyer in Western Australia, with an unrestricted practicing certificate.
• Extensive post-admission experience in complex legal environments, preferably within higher education, government, or a related sector.
• Proven ability to work within and positively influence teams, manage diverse legal portfolios, and help drive strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated capacity to think both tactically and strategically, identify emerging risks, and provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
• Experience in effectively managing relationships within diverse and complex organisations.

Note:A current National Police Clearance Certificate and a current unrestricted practicing certificate under the Legal Profession Act 2008 (WA) will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD [Deputy General Counsel] [521716].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact David Nolan at

How to apply

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 20 November 2025

This position is only open to current UWA staff

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 07 Nov 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 20 Nov 2025 W. Australia Standard Time