Overview
Lawyer Jobs in Perth, Western Australia, Australia at Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS)
Title: Lawyer
Company: Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS)
Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Lawyer (x2 fixed opportunities up until 01 May 2027 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
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
LGIRS assists the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Local Government and Minister for Racing and Gaming to administer a huge range of statutes so there is always plenty of interesting and varied legal work!
IRCP Legal provides duty lawyer services with on-the-spot legal advice. Our lawyers also provide written legal advice in relation to a variety of interesting simple and complex matters, legal document drafting and strategic and operational advice to assist with effective investigations and enforcement actions in accordance with our remit under various statutes as a regulator of excellence.
- Provide advice and conduct litigation, both under supervision, on behalf of statutory office holders and Department in a broad range of complex and sensitive matters.
- Conduct proceedings or instruct counsel (including the State Solicitors’ Office), in the conduct of proceedings in the Supreme Court, District Court or other jurisdictions on a range of complex matters.
- Draft legal documents.
- Assist more senior lawyers with the preparation of written legal advice on more complex matters.
- Contribute to the preparation and presentation of both in-house and external education programmes.
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)
- 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)
- 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 Thursday, 16 July 2026 (WST)
