Senior Legal Officer

About the role

Are you an experienced legal professional looking to make a meaningful impact in local government? We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Officer to join our team in a permanent part-time capacity (45 hours per fortnight).

This role reports to the General Counsel.  The role provides an opportunity for the successful applicant to provide high level legal services to the Executive, Managers and Co-ordinators and organisation-wide through assisting with legal advice, the preparation of legal documents, performing research-based functions and the development of legal knowledge banks. The position will be responsible for communicating with important internal and external stakeholders and managing legal risks.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Provide legal advice to the CEO, Executive, Managers and Officers on all range of matters and draft legal documents.
• Assist the General Counsel to deliver a responsive service to Officers to address complex legal and compliance issues as they arise.
• Representing the City in various Courts and Tribunals or instructing external counsel as appropriate.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in law
• Admitted to practice law in Western Australia
• Maintain a current practicing certificate from the Legal Practice Board
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.

For more information about the role, please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $115,393.15 to $131,077.28 per annum pro rata, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits, including

• Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
• Excellent leave entitlements, e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17 per cent
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work.

About the City

The City of Swan covers 1,042 square kilometres, representing nearly 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. It includes 42 suburbs from Bullsbrook to Bushmead, Ballajura to Gidgegannup, and it is among the fastest-growing regions in Western Australia. The City is home to the iconic Swan River and the internationally celebrated Swan Valley, founded in 1829. It is a sought-after destination to live, work, and visit, combining quality services and amenities with a beautiful natural setting.

The area also holds profound cultural importance for the Whadjuk Noongar people, reflecting more than 40,000 years of connection to the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River). Today, the City is a dynamic and diverse community, where one in three residents was born overseas, and one in five speaks a language other than English at home.

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for our community by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For more information about this position, please contact Peter Le, General Counsel directly at (08) •••• •088.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) •••• •039.

To apply, please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing date: Friday 21 August 2026 11PM AWST

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early; therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies, please.