Lawyer, Workplace Relations

About the Opportunity

As part of Business Law WA's Workplace Relations team, the successful candidate will work closely with senior lawyers on a range of matters, including employment law, industrial relations, and work health and safety. This role offers the opportunity to develop a strong, practical skill set while gaining exposure to complex legal issues. Exciting opportunities will also be available to expand your professional network through structured business development activities and regular networking events to assist to build and maintain your own client base.

This is a full-time, permanent position that will be based in the Perth CBD office.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex workplace relations matters and provide practical, client-focused solutions
• Actively participate in business development activities including regularly attending networking functions and preparation of high-quality presentations or articles to existing and prospective clients
• Collaborate effectively across various CCIWA business units
• Promote and support a strong safety culture and safe workplace practices
• Meet individual and team financial targets.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who has an interest in employment law and industrial relations to work exclusively in this area and learn from an experienced team at our CBD office on a full-time basis. We are seeking a strong communicator with the ability to form strong networks at all levels, possessing a collaborative and innovative mindset.  Above all, you have a strong belief in supporting WA businesses, and making WA the best place to live and do business.

• Tertiary qualification in Law
• Ability to accurately interpret legislation, regulation, and rules
• Able to handle complex issues and provide practical solutions
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong legal research and drafting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Current Drivers Licence and Current National Police Clearance

About CCIWA CCIWA is an independent, not-for-profit, Member-based organisation that has been committed to advancing trade and commerce in WA for more than 130 years. Our vision is for WA to be the best place to live and do business. To achieve this, we listen to the needs of all our stakeholders — businesses, families, consumers and the WA workforce – and respond with agenda-setting policy and advocacy work.

CCIWA Culture and Benefits

At CCIWA, we are high performing, diverse people who are talented, supportive, and inclusive. We will work with you to develop your career; ensure you feel supported and have the skills and capabilities you need to succeed at CCIWA and in your whole career.

We strive to be curious, contemporary, impactful, and respectful. Throughout our recruitment process, we aim to find someone who fits our values along with the required skills needed to be successful in the role. We welcome change and diversity as it not only strengthens our values but provides innovation and contemporary thinking that is essential for us to be the peak industry body in WA.

We have a range of benefits to support our employees which includes:

• A variety of working and leave options, including a Flexible Working Policy, Paid Parental Leave and 3 day paid Rest and Relaxation leave between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent building facilities
• Access to free and confidential counselling for employees and their immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Sacrificing - CCIWA is a rebatable employer
• Active Social Club and Charity Initiative

Find out more about our fantastic culture here 

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CCIWA is proud to be an Inclusive Employer for with Diversity Council Australia.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to apply For your application to be considered, you should include:

• A cover letter
• Current CV

Applications close COB Friday, 10 October 2025 and short-listing for this position will commence immediately.

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If you have any further questions, please contact the People Team at

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Please note this is an onsite position