About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity within our Legal Team! We are currently seeking a self-motivated and skilled individual to join us.

The Legal Officer works as a member of a team providing advice in areas including governance, planning, land management, property, environmental protection and compliance to assist in the conduct of efficient and effective legal services to meet the City of Swan’s corporate goals. The Legal Team works to support robust decision making, policy development and implementation, as well as operational functions.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

- Contribute to improving the City’s processes and guidelines from a legal risk perspective.
- Prepare, assist with and quality assure legal documents for business units across the City of Swan.
- Undertake research to support investigations in relation to breaches of legislation.
- Interpret and apply legislation and policy within an administrative setting.
- Develop a knowledge bank by maintaining a comprehensive database of decisions and advice relevant to the City’s legal environment.
- Prepare reports and advice for the General Counsel on the management of legal services for the City.

About you The successful candidate will have the following:

- Bachelor’s degree in law
- Admitted to practice law in Western Australia
- Maintain a current practicing certificate from the Legal Practice Board
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.
- Experience in the provision of legal advice across a broad range of Acts and areas of law

For more information about the role, please refer to the position description.



About working with us The salary for this position will be from $97,690.06 to $116,436.70 per annum depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy perks, including

- Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
- Excellent leave entitlements, e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
- Generous superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17 per cent
- Comprehensive employee wellness program
- Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
- Free parking options available
- Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work.

About the City The City of Swan covers 1,042 square kilometres, representing nearly 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. It includes 42 suburbs from Bullsbrook to Bushmead, Ballajura to Gidgegannup, and it is among the fastest-growing regions in Western Australia. The City is home to the iconic Swan River and the internationally celebrated Swan Valley, founded in 1829. It is a sought-after destination to live, work, and visit, combining quality services and amenities with a beautiful natural setting. The area also holds profound cultural importance for the Whadjuk Noongar people, reflecting more than 40,000 years of connection to the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River). Today,



the City is a dynamic and diverse community, where one in three residents was born overseas, and one in five speaks a language other than English at home.

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for our community by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For more information about this position, please contact Peter Le, General Counsel, directly at (08) 9267 9088 9267 9088).

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) 9267 9039 9267 9039).

To apply, please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing date: Wednesday,19 August 2026 at 11:00 PM AWST The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early; therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies, please.

📌 Legal Officer (Midland)
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