Position Title

Solicitor & Senior Solicitor

Agency

Western Australia Police Force

Salary

Specified Callings Level 3, 4 and 5, $114,879 - $159,588 p.a. (PSCSAA 2022)

Location

East Perth

Unit/Division

Standards and Legal

Branch

Legal Services

Work Type

Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time

Position No.

Pool Ref 00784

Closing Date

2023-05-11 4:00 PM

Position Title

Solicitor & Senior Solicitor

Branch

Legal Services

Location

East Perth

Work Type

Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time

Closing Date

2023-05-11 4:00 PM

Salary

Specified Callings Level 3, 4 and 5, $114,879 - $159,588 p.a. (PSCSAA 2022)

Agency

Western Australia Police Service

Company Information

Description

Did you become a lawyer because you want to make a valuable contribution to the justice system and the WA Community?

Do you want to be a valuable component in the delivery of a modern... and dynamic Police Force in Western Australia? Do you want to undertake legal work that is both challenging, meaningful and rewarding?

Do you want flexible working arrangements and a life outside of work?

If this is you, then apply for a job as a lawyer with the WA Police Force.

This is a multi-level pool recruitment process (Ref 00784) This pool will run for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts, secondments, acting/relieving and permanent opportunities (full and part time).

There is currently one (1) permanent full time Senior Solicitor (SCL5) position available within the Legal Services Unit.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Solicitor (Specified Calling 3 and 4)

Each of these Solicitor positions come under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Legal Services. These Solicitor positions provide advice and representation on a broad range of civil and criminal matters with increasing complexity dependant on level and experience. For more detail of the positions please see the attached Position Description Form for each level.

Senior Solicitor (Specified Calling 5)

The Senior Solicitor position come under the direct supervision of the Director of Legal Services. The Senior Solicitor position provides advice and representation on a broad range of complicated civil and criminal matters. For more detail of the position please see the attached Position Description Form.

SPECIALIST PRE-REQUISITE

It is a requirement that the position holder is successful in obtaining and maintaining a NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 1 or 2 (dependent on business unit) security clearance for the duration of their appointment in the position. Only Australian Citizens are eligible to hold and maintain the NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 1 or 2 security clearance. Any applicants who are currently not an Australian Citizen must be aware that this is an essential requirement to fulfil this position (please refer to the attached position description). Whilst there is nothing to preclude applicants from applying for the position if they have not yet been granted Australian Citizenship, applicants who are successful should be aware that they cannot be appointed unless they are in the process of applying for Australian Citizenship and are eligible to receive a waiver.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Integrity Check Consent Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application (the Integrity Check Consent Form is not required for current WA Police Force employees).

Applicants are not required to address the work related requirements at this stage of the selection process.

Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Your CV should provide enough detail (dot points are sufficient) to allow the selection panel to assess your skills and experience and qualifications relevant to the Key Accountabilities of the attached Position Description Form.

It is important to note that your CV should be tailored to clearly outline that you possess transferrable skills and experience relevant to the advertised role. Your ability to demonstrate this will be a key factor in determining whether you are competitive.

The CV must also include the names and contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on the applicant’s ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.

All shortlisted and interviewed applicants may be considered suitable for appointment to the multi-level pool or for any level of positions available dependent upon their suitability and experience and the position available.

Please note: For applicants deemed suitable, all Essential Work Related Requirements listed in the Position Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

Other Conditions

In addition to the above mentioned vacancy, a POOL is being created to fill future vacancies that may arise within the metropolitan area. This POOL will remain active for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial appointment. Applicants who are assessed as ‘suitable’ at the completion of this process, will be placed in the POOL and may be considered for future permanent and temporary vacancies as they become available.

Once an applicant from the POOL accepts a permanent position via this selection process, that applicant will be removed from the POOL. Applicants who accept a temporary vacancy will remain in the POOL and will continue to be considered for permanent opportunities as they arise.

Where an applicant in the POOL declines an opportunity (either permanent or temporary), that applicant may forfeit their right to be considered before other suitable applicants who were identified to be less competitive.

Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant for a position is not a current WA Police Force employee. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to these positions may be the responsibility of the successful applicants.

SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY & WORK HEALTH & SAFETY (WHS) STATEMENT

The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people with a disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The WA Police Force also promotes flexible family friendly work practices.

Throughout the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. Reasonable adjustments can also be made available to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment.

WHS is a vital component within the WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process.

The WA Police Force has a duty of care to ensure employees are not adversely affected by alcohol or drugs in the workplace. The effect of alcohol or drugs can impact on the health and/or safety of the individual or others, and this behaviour is not aligned with the WA Police Force Code of Conduct. As a result, a testing regime has been established as an important way of providing assurance to the community that the expectations they hold for all members of the WA Police Force are being met. Regular testing of all employees for alcohol and drugs aims to ensure the health, welfare and safety of all personnel and promote community confidence in the WA Police Force.

FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION

Please contact Assistant Director Jodie La Spina on mobile number 0417 183 975 or Director Delaney Quinlan on mobile number 0447 023 478.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Applicants are requested to apply online. To apply online, you must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your comprehensive electronic resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested in the “APPLICATION PROCESS” section of the advertisement. Please select the “APPLY FOR JOB” button at the top/bottom of this advertisement. Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on (08) 6229 5772 during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time.

FAXED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below.

Attachments
• gen 600 solicitor scl4.pdf
• gen 602 solicitor scl3.pdf
• job application package.pdf
• ps-222040 senior solicitor scl5.pdf
• psvu integrity check application & consent form (oct 2021).docx
Perth WA Australia

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