Practice Manager

This is a permanent full-time position commencing in January 2026 or earlier by negotiation. The Legal and Legislative Services team provides advice to the Department on legal and legislation matters. The Directorate deals with, and on behalf of the Department, provides advice about various sensitive legal issues, complaints, administrative law, legislation issues, insurance matters and claims against the Department.

The Role

The Practice Manager leads and manages daily operations of the Legal and Legislative Services team. The Practice Manager will provide leadership, strategic and operational advice to the General Counsel, Senior Legal Officer and Legal and Legislative Services staff on practice management issues. #linkedin

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sarah McDonald, Practice Manager, Legal and Legislative Services on (08) 9264 5086 or sarah.mcdonald3@education.wa.edu.au

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
• possess a relevant tertiary qualifications, and/or relevant experience, in legal, public business administration.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: 2. Demonstrated experience in a legal environment with an understanding of legal procedure and terminology. 3. Demonstrated highly developed and effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 4. Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems in order to meet organisational objectives.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1002950. Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.