GM Wagering and Community Gaming Compliance (Permanent position)
West Perth, Western Australia (Hybrid)

Here at the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS), our vision is to support a safe, fair and resilient economy where Western Australian industries, workers, consumers and communities thrive.

We believe that bringing our capabilities together offers an exciting opportunity to enhance our regulatory approach through collaborative reform, integrity, transparency and fairness – with the community always at the centre of what we do.

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 an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

- Providing high level advice, executive support and good governance to support the strategic direction of the department and the Commission and whole of government policy and direction.

- Leading the development of high-quality compliance reports and statutory instruments.

- Responsible for leading and managing human and physical resources within the team so that services are provided within budgetary, legislative, sector and organisational constraints.

- Providing a leadership style that: encourages and fosters a values-based team culture, a culture of continuous capability development, learning opportunities, empowerment, appropriate delegation, commitment and innovation; establish clear performance standards and monitor work output on a regular and ongoing basis.





- Representing the department at national, state and local level on committees or industry forums as required in an appropriate and informed manner; liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders to build and maintain collaborative working relationships to achieve expected outcomes on contentious or priority matters.

- Delivering reviews into complex and contentious issues; leading discussions and meetings with others, analyse information, consider options, develop practical solutions and use discretion in relation to sensitive issues, including the management of projects, project teams and contractors.

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 career 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, 23 October 2026 (WST)

📌 GM Wagering and Community Gaming Compliance (West Perth)
🏢 Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety WA
📍 West Perth