CRVCID No. 665249
The Legal and Legislative Services (LLS) unit is expanding its legislative team and has several exciting and professionally rewarding opportunities for suitably qualified, enthusiastic and proactive individuals who want to be part of a dedicated team serving the WA health system and the wider community.
This job advertisement is for two Legislative Advisors (PSO L6 – permanent/fixed term/secondment part-time/full-time) and one Senior Legislative Advisor (PSO L7 – fixed term/secondment part-time/full-time with the opportunity for permanency). Please identify on your application which position you are applying for.
About Us
As a member of Legal and Legislative Services, you will be part of the cutting edge of law, effecting positive change within the community with a direct and immediate impact, such as legislation relating to various public health risks including the control of tobacco, vaping and nitrous oxide, and notifiable infectious diseases. Our work is multifaceted, sensitive and high profile, including providing legislative support to health policy matters such as Health responses to Parliament, covering areas such as assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy, abortion, human tissue matters, use and regulation of medicines and poisons, and a suite of public health matters.
About The Roles
As Legislative Advisor and Senior Legislative Advisor, you will:
- Assist in delivering the Minister for Health’s legislation program under the direction of the Director and Principal Legislative Advisor.
- Manage the preparation of draft bills and assist in their passage through Parliament.
- Manage the preparation of amendments and new subsidiary legislation.
- Research and prepare responses to correspondence on various matters for the Minister, Director General and others.
- Prepare and provide input into discussion papers and policy reports on various complex matters relating to reviews of health legislation.
- Provide advice relating to draft legislation and the implementation of amendments to legislation.
- Provide leadership and mentoring across the Legal and Legislative Services team.
- Develop, coach and supervise the Legislative and Research Officers to achieve key deliverables, provide constructive feedback and manage performance.
These roles are an integral part of a flexible, supportive, and collegiate multidisciplinary team of lawyers, legislative advisors and administrators. You will have the requisite autonomy and will be expected to use your initiative and sound judgement to assist in coordinating the Minister for Health’s legislative program and provide pragmatic legislative advice. You will be required to work effectively and collaboratively with all areas of the Department of Health and other stakeholders.
We will provide you with diverse opportunities for growth and development of your legislative and leadership skills, including mentoring, acting opportunities, and assisting senior legal and legislative staff with high level and complex matters.
How To Apply
Applicants are requested to apply online.
Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
If You Are Interested In Being Part Of a Cohesive, Collaborative And Dynamic Team, Apply Now By Submitting The Following Information And Documents
A written statement of no more than 2 pages addressing the following:
- Experience in developing complex and sensitive primary and subsidiary legislation and an in-depth understanding of Parliamentary and legislative processes and procedures.
- Leadership and adaptability, working collaboratively, professionally and productively within a team environment to achieve strategic objectives while balancing competing priorities.
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) that clearly shows your experience, talents and key achievements and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
- The name and contact details of two professional referees. One preferred to be your current line manager.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to apply
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Other Conditions
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 July 2026.
Employee Benefits
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
Site profile
The Department of Health, led by the Director General, has been established as the System Manager responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and performance of the WA public health system to ensure the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, safe and timely health services.
The WA public health system employs approximately 50,000 dedicated staff who ensure the health and wellbeing of the State’s population throughout the metropolitan, regional and remote areas of WA. The WA health system as a single health entity covers an area covering approximately 2.5 million square kilometres.
The foundations that underpin essential services to the community include: supporting our workforce; robust standards for the delivery of high-quality and safe care, and optimal patient and community experience; sound financial management and clinical performance; supporting our workforce; infrastructure; and information and communications technology (ICT) delivery; and supporting and enhancing research and innovation.
Further fob related information
For further information regarding the roles, please contact
Daphne Fernandes, A/Principal Legislative Advisor Legal and Legislative Services Unit on (08) 9222 2053 or email daphne.fernandes@health.wa.gov.au. Please do not send your application to Miss Fernandes or contact her about lodging your application.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
