Director Legal Practice Support

VenuesWest; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government office is looking for a Director Legal Practice Support to lead transformation within the Legal Practice Support branch. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders to drive innovation and improve services. Strong experience in legal operations and change management is essential, along with a commitment to relationship-building and people development. Competitive benefits offered including generous leave entitlements and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlements

Cultural leave for Aboriginal staff

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness passport access

Qualifications

• Experience in legal practice operations and policy development.
• Proven track record in a strategic leadership role.
• Ability to lead through organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Legal Practice Support branch.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Relationship building

Change management

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Relevant qualifications in law or related field

Job description

Location: Perth CBD

Section/Team: Corporate Services

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Position No: 023125

Closing Date: 2025-10-21 4:30 PM

Lead Change and Drive Performance

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for people, relationships, and driving positive change?

About the role

We are excited to offer a newly created opportunity to join our Corporate Services team as Director Legal Practice Support. This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity with the possibility of extension.

This role will be a key leadership position during a time of transformation within Legal Practice Support, as the area undergoes significant changes including the introduction of new systems and processes. This role presents a unique opportunity to lead that change, enhance performance and shape the future of Legal Practice Support across the office.

As the Director Legal Practice Support, you will work with a variety of key leaders to:

• Lead and manage the Legal Practice Support branch, delivering high-quality paralegal services.
• Champion workforce development, capability building, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with Corporate Executive Management team and drive innovation and continuous improvement in legal support practices.
• Lead staff through organisational change.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership and contribute to the broader corporate services strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused leader who thrives in dynamic environment.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Ida Bai on [phone] or email [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

About us

The State Solicitor's Office (the Office) enables and supports public centre action by being a centre of excellence in areas of law important to the state.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Thrive on building strong, trust-based relationships to achieve results.
• Be people-focused, with a commitment to developing and empowering teams.
• Have experience leading people through change
• Be a strategic thinker, adaptable and collaborative.
• Have knowledge and/or experience in legal practice operations, policy development, and service design.

Employee Benefits

As an employee of the State Solicitor's Office, you can enjoy the following:

• Generous leave entitlements, including three extra public service holidays per year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary packaging is available.
• Discounted private health insurance with eligible providers.
• Access to a fitness passport - use any eligible gym, Australia wide!

How to apply

If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by submitting:

• A Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position.
• A covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the below job-related requirements.
• Demonstrated 'Leading Leaders' behaviours, gets results through leaders and their teams in a single business area, and by developing and managing teams to deliver results.
• Extensive experience in a strategic leadership position within a complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development, service design, and implementation of best practice systems and processes.
• Copies of any relevant qualifications.

Note: during the selection process we'll be assessing applicants against all the qualifications outlined in the JDF.

Please allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Other important information

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department for a period of twelve months.

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes undergoing employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.

If you have any needs that require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact [e-mail].