Join a team that thrives in what we do!
There is currently one [1] permanent position available for immediate filling in Perth, Western Australia.
Step into aLitigation and Dispute Resolutionrole with the chance to make a real difference to the lives of others.
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.
The Role
As a Principal Lawyer you will be working within the Department's Litigation and Dispute Resolution (LDR) legal team.
The LDR team manages various types of complex and rewarding litigation work including:
Protection and Care Litigation where the CEO determines that action should be taken under the Children and Community Services Act **** to safeguard or promote a child's wellbeing.
Secure Care Appeals
Dandjoo-Bidi-Ak
Family Court
Gender Dysphoria
VRO
SAT Reviews
Prosecutions for breaches of the:Working With Children (Criminal Record Checking Act ****
Education and Care Services National Law (WA) Act ****
Children and Community Services Act **** – mandatory reporting provisions
National Disability Insurance Scheme (Worker Screening) Act **** (NDIS)
Guardianship and Administration Proceedings.
These roles operate with relative autonomy, initiative and judgement to manage routine to moderately complex cases and assist Principal Lawyers with more complex cases, research and support.




The extent and nature of the legal work allocated will vary according to expertise.
To be considered for a position, you will have litigation and advocacy skill set, you will be client focussed, solution oriented, and self-aware.
You will have excellent technical legal skills relevant to litigation and dispute resolution (or a strong desire to undertake litigation work) and a track record of exercising sound and ethical judgment in the delivery of legal services.
You will also share knowledge and experience with less experienced lawyers to further build capability across the Department.
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have a completed university degree in:
Bachelor of Laws Degree AND admission as a practitioner, however described, of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
All overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency.
Join the Department of Communities
For further information please contact Neela Gubbi, General Counsel, Litigation and Dispute Resolution on ***************or via email ******, or refer to the full advertisement on the WA Government Jobs Board.
Here, you will find the Job Description Form and application requirements.
To view the full advertisement, click 'Apply' or visit search.jobs.wa.gov.au and search ******.
Advertisement closes 4:00pm Friday 7 August **** (AWST).
Please note, we do not accept late applications.

📌 Principal Lawyer In Perth, Wa (Adelaide)
🏢 Department Of Communities Wa
📍 Adelaide