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. 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. DEED is responsible for securing the State’s energy and economic future, driving innovation and long-term prosperity for all. 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. Build trust and strong relationships across teams, regions and international offices. Focus on progress and continuous improvement: 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. 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 solid 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. 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]. 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 Endorsed JDF
- Deputy General Counsel
- Legal Services
- JTS17058
- SCL6
- October 2026.

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