Position Details
Position Number : DPC
Job Code : Principal Legal Officer, SCL 4
Work Type : Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date : 30 January
Specified Callings Level 4, $146,998 - $157,135 per annum, PSCSA Agreement
About the Department
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (Department) supports the Premier as head of the WA Government.
It leads the public sector in providing advice and support to the Premier and Cabinet in service of the WA community.
Core values : Leadership, Connection and Impact.
About the Unit
The Native Title Act Future Acts Unit provides strategic oversight and leadership of future act matters across the WA public sector.
It delivers three key functions :
Future Acts Advisory and Negotiation;
Future Acts Assessment and Triage;
Secretariat and administrative support for relevant committees.
The Unit engages directly with native title groups, Aboriginal communities and organizations, and collaborates with other WA Government agencies.
About the Role
The Principal Legal Officer will assess future act notifications, provide legal services, prepare research, give preliminary legal advice, and advise on policy development.
The officer will also determine oversight levels, approvals, engagement strategies and negotiation parameters.
Responsibilities
Early assessment of future act notifications received by the Unit.
Prepare, research and provide preliminary legal advice on Native Title Act future act notifications.
Provide legal input to assist in the development of policy.
Advising on appropriate level of oversight and approvals.
Assist in the development of engagement strategies and negotiation parameters.
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Law and admission to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia, or qualification as a Legal Practitioner from outside the State with approved admission in Western Australia.
Strong experience in identifying legal issues and risks and advising on options for Government and agencies.
Demonstrated ability to apply a solutions-focused and facilitative approach to complex legal and policy issues.
Solid knowledge of Native Title and Aboriginal heritage legislation, frameworks and related matters.
Application Requirements
Comprehensive CV detailing qualifications, skills, experience and key achievements.
Two referees, with at least one current or recent supervisor.
Two-page cover letter detailing experience, skills and knowledge relating to legal inter-frameworks and Native Title law.
Proof of identity (100-point check) and National Police Certificate (issued by Western Australian Police Force within two months).
Evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent resident status.
Equity and Diversity Statement
The Department is committed to improving employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act
(WA) applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click 'Apply for Job' at the bottom of this advertisement to submit your application.
If you experience technical difficulties, contact the RAMS Helpdesk at
or People Services at the provided email address.
Applications must be received by 4 : 00 pm, Friday 30 January
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