Role Title: Legal Intern: Child and Family Safety
Organisation: Ombudsman WA
Internship Period: Summer (November - December)
Location: Perth CBD
The research intern will assist the Child and Family Safety team at Ombudsman WA, who is responsible for the reportable conduct scheme, child death reviews, domestic violence fatality reviews and the incoming child safe standards. This position will assist in the legislative review of reportable conduct including cross-jurisdiction comparisons and statutory interpretation.
Vision - Lawful, fair and accountable decision making and practices by public authorities.
Mission - To serve Parliament and Western Australians by:
• Receiving, investigating and resolving complaints about State Government agencies, local governments and universities;
• Reviewing certain child deaths and family and domestic violence fatalities;
• Improving public administration for the benefit of all Western Australians through own motion investigations and education and liaison programs with public authorities; and
• Undertaking a range of additional functions, including statutory inspection and monitoring functions.