East Perth, Western Australia (Hybrid)

Here at the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS), our vision is to support a safe, fair and resilient economy where Western Australian industries, workers, consumers and communities thrive.

We believe that bringing our capabilities together offers an exciting opportunity to enhance our regulatory approach through collaborative reform, integrity, transparency and fairness – with the community always at the centre of what we do.

We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve, and an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

- Advising upon a broad range of complex legal issues that may include administrative law issues, criminal law issues and statutory interpretation of legislation including the Work Health and Safety Act 2020.

- Advising upon the adequacy of briefs of evidence concerning high profile and complex regulatory prosecutions and administrative law proceedings under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020, and conducting resulting proceedings on behalf of the WorkSafe Commissioner.





- Building and maintaining positive and productive relationships across the group, with clients and across government.

- Leading and managing a team of lawyers reporting to the position.

- Assisting the General Counsel to lead and manage the Division.

Benefits working for LGIRS

- Adaptable working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)

- Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)

- 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)

- 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave

- 15 days personal leave per year

- 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)

- 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

- Public holidays in lieu per year

- 5 days reproductive leave per year

- 10 days disability leave per year

- 5 days bereavement leave

- 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year

- Ability to purchase additional annual leave

- Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring

- Formal training options

- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

Interested? Click on “Apply” now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.

Applications close at 4pm on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 (WST)

📌 Assistant General Counsel (Perth)
🏢 Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety WA
📍 Perth