General Manager (WA Public Sector Employees only) (Fixed term opportunity for up to 30 June 2027, with the possibility for extension up to a maximum of 24 months and/or permanency.)

Perth, Western Australia (Hybrid)

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a current WA Public Sector employee. This fixed term opportunity may be offered as either a secondment, acting or fixed term contract.

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the chance to:

- Contribute
- give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.

- Develop

- grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.

- Thrive

- find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

Here at LGIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

As the General Manager, you will lead and manage the Legal Practice Support team and provide operational and project support to the General Counsel and management team.

- Driving process, business and service improvements and efficiencies.




- Providing strategic leadership, including policy and project development.
- Liaising with both internal and external clients to ensure appropriate service delivery.
- Providing guidance, coaching and mentoring as required.

Benefits working for LGIRS

- Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
- Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
- 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)
- 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
- 15 days personal leave per year
- 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
- 3 public holidays in lieu per year
- 5 days reproductive leave per year
- 10 days disability leave per year
- 5 days bereavement leave
- 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
- Formal training options
- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

Interested? Click on “Apply” now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position. Applications close at 4pm on Friday, 02 October 2026 (WST).

📌 General Manager (WA Public Sector Employees only) (Perth)
🏢 Department Of Local Government, Industry Regulation And Safety (Lgirs)
📍 Perth