Lawyer (permanent position)

Perth, Western Australia (Hybrid)

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

- Contribute - give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.

- Develop - grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.

- Thrive - find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

Here at LGIRS 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 inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

Our Industry Regulation and Consumer Protection Legal Division (IRCP) provides advice and legal services to Departmental clients that is accurate, timely and solution focussed. Our internal clients include the Commissioner for Consumer Protection, Building Commissioner, Plumbers Licensing Board, Building Services Board and Director of Liquor Licensing, amongst others.

- Provide advice and conduct litigation, with limited supervision on behalf of statutory office holders and Department in a broad range of simple, complex and sensitive matters.

- Provide legal drafting, strategic and operational advice to assist with effective investigations and enforcement actions as a regulator of excellence.

- Conduct proceedings,



assist senior lawyers or instruct counsel (including the State Solicitors’ Office) in the conduct of proceedings in the Supreme Court, District Court or other jurisdictions.

Qualifications & Licenses

- Degree in Law.

- Current Australian practising certificate that enables the holder to engage in legal practice as a government legal practitioner or eligible to obtain one prior to commencement of employment.

Benefits working for LGIRS

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

- Versatile 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)

- 3 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 Friday, 18 September 2026 (WST)

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