Legal & Privacy Officer
Our client based in Perth is seeking a Legal & Privacy Officer to join their team.
Your new company
Our public sector client is seeking a Legal & Privacy Officer to join their team on a permanent full-time basis. The role will be working 5 days per week/ 7.5 hours per day. This position is located within Perth’s Eastern suburbs near to public transport and parking. The role will be working in a medium-sized and supportive team.
Reporting to the General Counsel, this role focusses on enhancing the organisation's governance and legal risk processes, providing legal document support, and assisting business units across the organisation. It involves helping the General Counsel address complex compliance issues, managing legislative frameworks, and maintaining compliance records. Responsibilities also include conducting legal research, communicating compliance guidance, and assisting with contract terms and procurement processes. Additionally, the role involves maintaining a database of legal decisions and preparing reports on legal service management.
Your new role
Your responsibilities will consist of:- Enhance the organisation's governance and legal risk processes
- Support the preparation, review, and quality assurance of legal documents
- Assist business units across the organisation with legal matters
- Help the General Counsel address complex legal and compliance issues
- Manage the legislative compliance framework, including compliance registers and reporting
- Conduct research on compliance issues and legislative breaches
- Develop and refine the organisation's PRIS policies and framework
- Deliver privacy training to enhance staff understanding of information protection and sharing
- Collaborate with Contracts and Procurement on contract terms and public tendering processes
- Maintain a database of legal decisions and advice relevant to the organisation
- Prepare reports for the General Counsel on legal service management
What you'll need to succeed
- Expertise in administrative, planning, commercial, property, privacy, and compliance law, along with policymaking and legislative processes
- Skilled in researching, reviewing, and monitoring legal frameworks
- Drafting agreements, legal precedent documents, and correspondence as required
- Providing litigation, dispute resolution, and investigation support
- Strong knowledge of PRIS legislation, data protection principles, and applicable records management laws
- Coordinating data breach response plans, investigations, and corrective actions
- Managing privacy-related complaints and compliance programs
- Strong stakeholder relationship-building skills
- Skilled in conflict resolution, negotiation, and continuous improvement
- Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage multiple projects
- Obtains relevant qualifications
What you'll get in return
In return for your positive contributions to this organisation, you’ll be offered:
- Close to public transport
- On-site parking
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work arrangements
- Permanent opportunity in a well-known government organisation
- Supportive team environment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Summary
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Industry
- Government & Public Services
- Location
- WA - Perth
- Specialism
- Legal
- Ref:
- 2934051
Talk to a consultant
Talk to Quinta DiLollo, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Perth
Level 1, 863 Hay Street
Telephone: 0892659104
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