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About the role

The purpose of these roles is to provide comprehensive legislative drafting to government departments and agencies to ensure legislation is prepared to give effect to government policy and priorities. Within this role you will make a real difference to the functioning of positive government in the State, and you will be an integral part of the growth and development of those you work with.

Key Responsibilities, Experience and Skills

- Drafts very complex or sensitive legislative instruments with full professional autonomy and provides advice on legal issues that arise in the drafting of legislation.

- Provides on-the-spot drafting services and advice to Ministers and other members of Parliament during the passage of legislation (as required) and reads and settles work of other drafters.

- Mentors, trains, supervises, and reviews the performance of, other drafters and plays a leadership and management role in the office.

- Ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge of legislation and statutory interpretation, machinery of government and the legislative process.

- Ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge of constitutional law and of current drafting theory and practice.

About the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office

PCO has a staff of over 50,



consisting of legislative drafters, editors and publications and support staff and IT staff. PCO provides legislative drafting and related services to the State Government, its departments and agencies. PCO also provides legislative drafting services to private Members of Parliament and Parliamentary committees.

PCO publishes the legislation of Western Australia on the Western Australian legislation website (www.legislation.wa.gov.au), which it hosts and maintains.

PCO offers an inclusive and supportive workplace, an attractive remuneration package and flexible working arrangements. Relocation assistance is available for successful applicants.

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below.

Senior Parliamentary Counsel

Applications must be received before Friday, 20 November 2026 at 4:30pm.

📌 Senior Parliamentary Counsel (Perth)
🏢 Department Of Justice
📍 Perth