Racing And Wagering Western Australia – Osborne Park WA
Full time
Hybrid
7d ago, from Racing and Wagering Western Australia
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA ) is the statutory authority responsible for administering, managing and supporting the State's racing and wagering industries. As both the regulator of racing and the operator of the TAB, we hold a unique position in Western Australia's commercial and regulatory landscape.
Our mandate extends across integrity, compliance, community investment and the sustainable growth of the racing industry. We oversee more than 50 race clubs, 300 TAB retail outlets, and an expanding digital wagering platform, ensuring that our operations meet stringent legislative, governance and ethical standards.
By joining RWWA, you become part of an organisation that not only drives a significant economic and social contribution to Western Australia, but also prides itself on delivering outcomes that support fairness, regulatory confidence and community trust.
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Paralegal to join our Legal and Compliance team. This role provides essential legal, compliance, and administrative support, contributing to the effective operation of RWWA's legal, governance, and regulatory functions.
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Compliance, this role will assist with legal research, document preparation, regulatory submissions, contract and precedent management, compliance tracking, and coordination of legal and regulatory workflows. You will play a key role in supporting timely legal advice, maintaining strong record‑keeping practices, and ensuring operational efficiency across a diverse range of matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal or legal support professional seeking to apply their skills in a complex, highly regulated environment.
In this role, you will:
* Prepare, proofread and format legal documents, contracts, correspondence, and internal advice.
* Maintain legal filing systems, registers, and precedent libraries in accordance with retention and security requirements.
* Undertake legal research into legislation, regulations, case law, and industry guidelines, preparing summaries and briefing materials.
* Support compliance and governance activities, including tracking obligations relating to applicable legislation.
* Monitor regulatory developments and assist with updating internal procedures and registers.
* Coordinate statutory filings, key employee licensing, regulatory submissions, and responses to investigations or notices.
* Liaise with external legal providers, auditors and consultants and manage document collation for legal reviews and audits.
* Provide meeting coordination, scheduling and operational support for the Legal and Compliance team.
Qualifications
About You
You are someone who brings strong judgement, organisation and a commitment to high-quality work. You also enjoy supporting a busy and dynamic compliance function, take pride in getting the details right, and are comfortable working with sensitive information. You thrive in a role where priorities can shift quickly, and where collaboration and clear communication really matter.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
* 3 – 5 years' experience in a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal support role.
* Strong capability in preparing and interpreting standard legal documents and summarising legislation or legal advice.
* Experience supporting in-house legal, compliance or governance teams (highly regarded).
* Excellent organisation, time management, and written communication skills.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
* Tertiary qualifications in law or legal studies (desirable, not essential).
Additional Information
Why Join Us?
At RWWA, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for the WA community and the racing industry.
We offer:
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
* Dedicated learning budgets and professional development support.
* A modern workplace with wellness facilities, free parking and end‑of‑trip amenities.
* Competitive remuneration and reward programs aligned to our RACE values.
* Mental health and wellbeing initiatives, including a paid Wellness Day.
* The opportunity to support an industry that contributes significantly to WA communities.
Ready to Apply?
Click "Apply Now" and submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining why you're the right fit for this role. For further information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ***************@rwwa.com.au
At RWWA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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