Executive Director Corporate Services

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS); Perth; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave 20 days

Leave loading 17.5%

Personal leave 15 days

Long service leave 13 weeks

Parental leave 18 weeks

Public holidays in lieu

Reproductive leave 5 days

Disability leave 10 days

Cultural leave for Indigenous peoples

Additional annual leave purchase

Professional development opportunities

Formal training options

12% superannuation

Job summary

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) invites an outstanding executive to join the Executive Leadership Group as Executive Director Corporate Services. The role directs the Corporate Services Division to achieve outcomes in the department's strategic plan, including ongoing reform and strong risk management.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Group, you will shape strategic development, provide trusted advice to the Director General, and ensure policies and

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the operations of the Corporate Services Division to ensure outcomes identified in the Department's Strategic Plan ongoing reform initiatives are achieved.
• As a member of the Department's Executive Leadership Group, contributes to the ongoing strategic development and management of the Department ensuring the achievement and monitoring of the Department's objectives.
• Provides trusted advice and informs the Director General and Corporate Executive on strategic and policy matters.
• Provides executive level oversight of Corporate Services functions with clear accountability to deliver LGIRS customer-centric strategies.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures including the achievement of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity outcomes.
• Provides leadership by actively promoting systems to achieve corporate objectives and outcomes with a focus on the coordination and integration of efficient and effective corporate systems and the development, implementation and evaluation of risk management systems.
• Ensures professional leadership, through example and staff development, to maximise staff wellbeing and career development.
• Provides an environment for greater opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, fosters collaboration across Government, and explores synergies with other agencies.

Job description

Executive Director Corporate Services - Class 1 (MIS17132)

Perth, Western Australia (Hybrid)

Make a move that matters. Lead with purpose. Create lasting impact.

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is looking for an outstanding executive to join our Executive Leadership Group as Executive Director Corporate Services.

At LGIRS, our vision is to support a safe, fair and resilient economy where Western Australian industries, workers, consumers and communities thrive.

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to strengthen our impact through collaborative reform, innovation and modern regulation. Guided by integrity, transparency and fairness, we work every day to deliver better outcomes for the community.

We're proud of our diverse and inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued, people feel connected and respected, and everyone can contribute, grow and succeed.

Underlying everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Together, they form CARE. We care about each other, about the work we do and about the Western Australian community.

If you're a contemporary executive leader with a track record of delivering results through people, innovation and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

• Leads and directs the operations of the Corporate Services Division to ensure outcomes identified in the Department's Strategic Plan ongoing reform initiatives are achieved.
• As a member of the Department's Executive Leadership Group, contributes to the ongoing strategic development and management of the Department ensuring the achievement and monitoring of the Department's objectives.
• Provides trusted advice and informs the Director General and Corporate Executive on strategic and policy matters.
• Provides executive level oversight of Corporate Services functions with clear accountability to deliver LGIRS customer-centric strategies.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures including the achievement of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity outcomes.
• Provides leadership by actively promoting systems to achieve corporate objectives and outcomes with a focus on the coordination and integration of efficient and effective corporate systems and the development, implementation and evaluation of risk management systems.
• Ensures professional leadership, through example and staff development, to maximise staff wellbeing and career development.
• Provides an environment for greater opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, fosters collaboration across Government, and explores synergies with other agencies.

Benefits working for LGIRS

• Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
• Flexible working arrangements
• 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 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

Applications close at 4pm on Wednesday 23 September 2026 (WST)