Investigator Pool

Work Type: Full Time and Fixed Term vacancies

Closing Date for Applications: 11/06/2023 5:00:00 PM

Detailed Job Description

Investigator (Legal), Specified Calling Level 3 $118,325 - $130,458 pa + Super

Investigator, Level 5 $96,307 - $105,254 pa + Super

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic professional of good reputation and sound judgment to take a leading role in the maintenance and progression of the Legal Profession in Western Australia.

About us

The Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (Board) is established under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2022. The Board is responsible for the regulation of Western Australian legal practitioners.
Some of the benefits of working for the Board are that you have access to:

• professional development opportunities;

• flexible working conditions;

• 14 weeks paid parental leave, after 1 year of service;

• 13 weeks long service leave, after 7 years of service;

• 10.5% employer superannuation contribution; and

• superannuation salary sacrifice.

The Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity and diversity. Aboriginal people, women, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

About the role

There is currently one fixed term, full time vacancy and to be filled from this recruitment process.  In addition to filling this vacancy, the Board is seeking to establish a pool of Investigators for future appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made as vacancies arise over the next twelve months from the initial date of appointment from this pool.

These positions undertake investigations of complex matters for the purposes of advising senior management and the Board’s Legal Services and Complaints Committee and Professional Affairs Committee that are both comprised of senior members of the legal profession. Further to these responsibilities, the Investigator (Legal) position instructs and/or appears in tribunals and courts in criminal and disciplinary proceedings.

Please refer to the “Position Description” for more detail about this role.  You can also obtain more information about the role expectations and responsibilities by contacting John-Paul Colella Manager – Investigations (Legal), on (08) 6211 3600. 

Conditions

A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate is required for both positions whilst the Investigator (Legal) position requires that applicants have a Degree in Law and either have a current Australian practising certificate or are eligible to obtain one prior to commencement of employment.

Applicants found suitable for this recruitment pool may also be considered for similar vacancies within the Board and the wider public sector which arise prior to the pool’s closing date.

To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the Western Australian Public Sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia. For temporary positions, you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

Applying for the role

Please review the job description for information about the work requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line and must provide:

• a comprehensive CV;

• a two A4 page cover letter addressing your suitability for the role with reference to the Essential Work-Related Requirements listed on the applicable Job Description Form; and

• a completed Application Form and Application Question Form (only if applying via email or post).

To submit your application, please click on this Apply for Job button.

All Work Related Requirements will be assessed during the recruitment process.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact the Board’s HR team on (08) 6211 3600 or email humanresources@lpbwa.com for further assistance.

Please submit your application well before the closing time to avoid last minute congestion that may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not eligible.

NO FAXED, LATE OR PROFORMA APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: 11 June 2023 at 5:00pm (AWST)