Posted 20 days ago
Deputy General Counsel
@ Department of Energy and Economic Diversification
Ontario
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Overview
The Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED) is hiring a permanent, full-time Deputy General Counsel within its Legal Services division in Western Australia. The role advises the Minister, Director General, General Counsel and senior executives on complex legal matters, leads commercial legal advice and negotiates agreements, and supervises a team of legal officers. Applications close 3:00 PM AWST on Monday, 16 November 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Advise the Minister, Director General and senior executives on complex legal matters
- Lead legal advice on the Department's commercial matters
- Negotiate complex agreements on the Department's behalf
- Supervise, direct and develop a team of legal officers
- Help set Legal Services priorities, manage risk and respond to ministerial enquiries
Requirements summary:
- Substantial in-house legal counsel experience in public or private sector
- Strong knowledge of commercial or contract law and statutory interpretation
- Ability to provide complex advice, negotiate and draft legal documents
- Sound knowledge of the parliamentary and legislative process
- Demonstrated leadership behaviours per the Leadership Expectations
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities |
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Department of Energy and Economic Diversification
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
Job description
Shape the Future of Western Australia
Join a department that’s powering WA’s energy transition and building a bold, diverse economy for generations to come. At the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED), your work will help drive innovation, support local businesses, and position WA on the global stage. If you're ready to make a real impact - this is where your next chapter begins.
Grow your career with us
Explore our career opportunities and graduate program to discover how you can make a meaningful impact. For current vacancies, visit us on LinkedIn or head to the DEED corporate website.
About The Department
DEED is responsible for securing the State’s energy and economic future, driving innovation and long-term prosperity for all. This includes:
Tenure: Permanent, full-time vacancy.
Science and Innovation, Industry and Corporate Capability builds the State’s capacity through targeted support, fostering innovation and industry capability and ensures effective and efficient administration of DEED’s financial assistance and equity programs and business support functions.
DEED’s Legal Services division is looking for an experienced in-house lawyer with sound judgement and strong commercial skills to step into this senior role.
As Deputy General Counsel, you will advise the Minister, Director General, General Counsel and senior executives on complex and sensitive legal matters. You will lead the legal advice on the Department’s commercial matters and negotiate complex agreements on its behalf.
You will report to the General Counsel and supervise a team of legal officers, directing their work, managing performance and supporting their development. You will also help the General Counsel set Legal Services priorities, manage risk and respond to ministerial enquiries.
We encourage you to apply if you have substantial in-house legal counsel experience, in either the public or private sector. You will have strong knowledge and experience in commercial or contract law and statutory interpretation, with the ability to provide complex advice, negotiate complex commercial matters and draft legal documents. A sound knowledge of the parliamentary and legislative process is also essential.
Further information about the role and the expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form. Assessment of leadership behaviours may be included in the recruitment process. Core leadership behaviours outlined in the Leadership Expectations are also applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others, the expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.
Further information about the role and the expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form. Assessment of leadership behaviours may be included in the recruitment process.
How To Apply
To apply, click ‘Apply for Job’ at top or bottom of this page and follow the prompts. Please submit the following:
DEED may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.
Interested in more information?
For information regarding this position, you are encouraged to contact General Counsel Stephenie Vahala on 0460 311 796 or [email protected].
To learn more about what we do and how to prepare your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.
Supporting diversity and inclusion
As an equal opportunity employer, the department is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities, and young people.
If you have any communication or access needs and require adjustments to take part in the application process, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]. We are committed to providing a fair and supportive recruitment experience for everyone.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted prior to the closing date and time specified in the job advertisement. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Applicants deemed suitable may be considered for appointment to similar roles within the department for up to 12 months following the completion of this recruitment process.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Clearance before commencing employment. Some positions may also require an Australian Government Security Clearance.
Closing Date: Your online application must be submitted online prior to the closing date and time - 3:00 PM (AWST) on Monday, 16 November 2026
Attachments
Join a department that’s powering WA’s energy transition and building a bold, diverse economy for generations to come. At the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED), your work will help drive innovation, support local businesses, and position WA on the global stage. If you're ready to make a real impact - this is where your next chapter begins.
Grow your career with us
Explore our career opportunities and graduate program to discover how you can make a meaningful impact. For current vacancies, visit us on LinkedIn or head to the DEED corporate website.
About The Department
DEED is responsible for securing the State’s energy and economic future, driving innovation and long-term prosperity for all. This includes:
- Ensuring Western Australia is a reliable, efficient and attractive place to do business
- Increasing business investment
- Fostering Western Australia’s skills and capacity now and into the future
- Driving the energy transition
- Lead with empathy and integrity: Act with kindness, respect and care for colleagues, stakeholders and communities. Be authentic and transparent, making grounded decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term priorities.
- Collaborate and connect: Build trust and strong relationships across teams, regions and international offices. Break down silos, share expertise and engage stakeholders constructively to deliver better outcomes together.
- Take ownership and be accountable: Lead at every level by taking initiative, leaning on strengths and empowering others. Define roles, responsibilities and decision pathways clearly, ensuring accountability is visible and consistent.
- Focus on progress and continuous improvement: Prioritise finding practical solutions. Reflect, learn and adapt quickly to changing circumstances, continuously improving processes to enhance efficiency and reduce duplication.
- Stay aligned to purpose and impact: Keep connected to DEED’s bigger picture, enabling Western Australia’s long-term prosperity. Align actions to strategy, work across government and deliver innovative solutions that create enduring value for the community.
Tenure: Permanent, full-time vacancy.
Science and Innovation, Industry and Corporate Capability builds the State’s capacity through targeted support, fostering innovation and industry capability and ensures effective and efficient administration of DEED’s financial assistance and equity programs and business support functions.
DEED’s Legal Services division is looking for an experienced in-house lawyer with sound judgement and strong commercial skills to step into this senior role.
As Deputy General Counsel, you will advise the Minister, Director General, General Counsel and senior executives on complex and sensitive legal matters. You will lead the legal advice on the Department’s commercial matters and negotiate complex agreements on its behalf.
You will report to the General Counsel and supervise a team of legal officers, directing their work, managing performance and supporting their development. You will also help the General Counsel set Legal Services priorities, manage risk and respond to ministerial enquiries.
We encourage you to apply if you have substantial in-house legal counsel experience, in either the public or private sector. You will have strong knowledge and experience in commercial or contract law and statutory interpretation, with the ability to provide complex advice, negotiate complex commercial matters and draft legal documents. A sound knowledge of the parliamentary and legislative process is also essential.
Further information about the role and the expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form. Assessment of leadership behaviours may be included in the recruitment process. Core leadership behaviours outlined in the Leadership Expectations are also applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others, the expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.
Further information about the role and the expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form. Assessment of leadership behaviours may be included in the recruitment process.
How To Apply
To apply, click ‘Apply for Job’ at top or bottom of this page and follow the prompts. Please submit the following:
- A covering letter (two pages maximum) demonstrating your skills and experience in relation to the specific requirements outlined in the Job Description Form.
- A current CV detailing your skills, work history and key achievements. Please include contact details of two referees – ideally including your current or most recent line manager.
DEED may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.
Interested in more information?
For information regarding this position, you are encouraged to contact General Counsel Stephenie Vahala on 0460 311 796 or [email protected].
To learn more about what we do and how to prepare your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.
Supporting diversity and inclusion
As an equal opportunity employer, the department is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities, and young people.
If you have any communication or access needs and require adjustments to take part in the application process, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]. We are committed to providing a fair and supportive recruitment experience for everyone.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted prior to the closing date and time specified in the job advertisement. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Applicants deemed suitable may be considered for appointment to similar roles within the department for up to 12 months following the completion of this recruitment process.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Clearance before commencing employment. Some positions may also require an Australian Government Security Clearance.
Closing Date: Your online application must be submitted online prior to the closing date and time - 3:00 PM (AWST) on Monday, 16 November 2026
Attachments
- Endorsed JDF - Deputy General Counsel - Legal Services - JTS17058 - SCL6 - October 2026.pdf
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