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1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsParliamentary Counsel''s OfficeSalary: L2LG, $107,948 - $128,300/ L3LG, $141,344 - $151,091/ L4LG, $159,346 - $187,944 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation (PSCA 2024)Position number: Pool Ref 219406Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Perth CBDClosing date: 2025-06-10 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Attachments: - Job Description Form - Assistant Parliamentary Counsel L2LG.pdfJob Description Form - Assistant Parliamentary Counsel L3LG.pdfJob Description Form - Assistant Parliamentary Counsel L4LG.pdfApplicant Information PackYou can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader .This recruitment pool will run for a period of 12 months, and may be used to fill permanent opportunities and fixed term contracts.Currently, there are multiple positions available for immediate filling.About The RolesParliamentary Counsels Office (PCO) is seeking talented lawyers who are interested in pursuing a rewarding career as a legislative drafter. Legislative drafting is a specialist type of legal work that is intellectually challenging and requires the ability to understand complex ideas and policies and express them in legislation that is legally effective and drafted as clearly and simply as possible. The roles offer challenging and fulfilling work at the heart of government, providing legislative drafting services and related advice in relation to some of the most significant policy issues in Western Australia.PCO is seeking to fill vacancies ranging from junior-level positions, for which prior legislative drafting experience is not essential, to mid-level positions that require some legislative drafting experience or considerable professional experience as a legal practitioner in a relevant field.About The Parliamentary Counsels OfficePCO has a staff of over 40, consisting of legislative drafters, editors and publications and support staff and IT staff. PCO provides comprehensive legislative drafting and related services to the State Government, its departments and agencies. PCO also provides legislative drafting services to private Members of Parliament and facilitates the work of Parliamentary committees.PCO publishes the legislation of Western Australia by hosting and maintaining the Western Australian legislation website, www.legislation.wa.gov.au .PCO offers an inclusive and supportive workplace, an attractive remuneration package and flexible working arrangements. Relocation assistance is available for applicants from interstate or New Zealand.For more information about PCOs work, see Getting Government Legislation Drafted and Enacted and Getting Private Members Legislation Drafted and Enacted, available on the WA legislation website at www.legislation.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/Guides.html .EligibilitySuccessful Applicants Must BeA person who is an Australian lawyer who is the holder of, or is eligible to hold, an Australian practising certificate as defined in the Legal Profession Uniform Law (WA) ; ORA person who is eligible to be admitted to the legal profession in Western Australia under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) Act 2007 ; ORA person who is admitted, or eligible for admission, as a lawyer in any of the following jurisdictions (i) Canada (including a Province or Territory of Canada); (ii) Ireland; (iii) the United Kingdom (including England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland); andhas been employed as a legislative drafter, for a period or periods equivalent to 5 years, in 1 or more government legislative drafting offices in any of those jurisdictions.Permanent positions To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must:be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident of Australia; ORhave a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (at the time of application); ORhave an entitlement to live and work indefinitely in Australia.Application processHow To ApplyPlease ensure you review the attached Job Description Forms (JDFs) for further information about the requirements of the positions. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.We Require You To SubmitA detailed resume including the contact details of 2 referees; andAll of your relevant academic transcripts; andA cover letter of no more than three (3) pages clearly stating:Which position and classification you wish to apply for. This may be more than one classification. You will be assessed against the relevant Role Specific Criteria; andWhy you are interested in joining PCO; andHow your skills and experience will make you a good fit to perform the work required in the context of all the Role Specific Criteria found in the JDF(s). Please provide examples to support your claims.Pool RecruitmentThis pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent or fixed term, full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise. However an appointment is not guaranteed.The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.For further job-related informationIf you would like further information regarding the vacancies please contact Geoff Lawn, Parliamentary Counsel, on (08) 9264 1402 for a confidential discussion.Equity and DiversityThe Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the Further Information section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.Submitting your applicationApplicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the Apply for Job button at the bottom of this advertisement.Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk by email at ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com or telephone 1300 733 056 for assistance.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Justice by 2xGet notified about new Assistant Lawyer jobs in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.Mount Helena, Western Australia, Australia 4 days agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 14 hours agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 4 days agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 5 days agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia A$80,000.00-A$120,000.00 1 week agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 6 days agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoPerth Airport, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 8 hours agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 4 days agoLondon | Lawyer (4-8 PQE) Corporate Transactions (Energy/Oil & Gas))Perth, Western Australia, Australia $300,000.00-$440,000.00 2 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia A$97,503.00-A$134,056.00 3 weeks agoSenior Associate/Special Counsel - ConstructionPerth, Western Australia, Australia 6 days agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 4 hours agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 4 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 8 hours agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoLeederville, Western Australia, Australia 6 days agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia A$140,000.00-A$180,000.00 4 days agoSenior Legal Counsel - MinterEllison Flex - PerthPerth, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoCorporate (M&A, ECM, Private Equity Energy and Infrastructure) LawyersPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoSenior Legal Counsel | Commercial | Contract role (7 months)Perth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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