General Manager Bonds Administration

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Working from home

Job summary

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety in Western Australia seeks a strategic leader to head the Bonds Administration Branch. You will guide bond lodgements and releases, shape policy, and drive service delivery across the public sector, empowering tenants, landlords and communities.

Lead a large team, foster collaboration, ensure robust financial controls and integrated systems, and deliver value through continuous improvement and policy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large team, coaching and mentoring staff and ensuring appropriate skills for workforce planning.
• Provide strategic leadership of bond administration activities under Consumer Protection legislation, with robust financial controls and integrated systems.

Job description

Permanent Appointment

Are you able to manage pressing priorities in a dynamic environment? A fantastic leadership opportunity has arisen within our pivotal Bonds Administration Branch. Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment? We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and working at home, to help support you and get the best results possible for our community. We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling good governance to local communities, regulating racing, gaming and liquor activities, resolving consumer and trade disputes, monitoring compliance, protecting workers’ health and safety, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, LGIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations. The role Bonds Administration safeguards bonds for tenants across WA. With customers firmly at the core of our work, we manage the smooth operation of bond lodgements and releases for tenants and landlords. As General Manager Bonds Administration, you will provide strategic leadership of bond administration activities under Consumer Protection legislation, within an environmental of robust financial controls and integrated systems. You will develop, implement and evaluate policies, procedures and services, provide high level and technical advice on the operations of the Branch, ensure organisation aims and objectives in relation to service delivery are achieved, and plan, direct and continuously improve efficiencies and integration, as well as other core tasks. Another key function of your role will be leading and managing a large team, coaching and mentoring staff as well as ensuring appropriate skills and expertise are available and support effective workforce planning. Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, leadership capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process. While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department and across the WA public sector for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application. Applicants with a valid visa to work and live in Australia for a specific duration may be assessed and considered suitable for similar fixed term vacancies that arise. To be employed with LGIRS, you must meet the pre-employment requirements of the position and provide consent to undertake relevant pre-employment screening, which may include a Conflict of Interest Declaration, medical assessment, psychometric assessment, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and/or other relevant checks and clearances.

Further information

Please contact Owen Kelly, Director Conciliation and Services, on [phone] or via [e-mail] or visit our website . You can also keep up to date on LGIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn .

Supporting diversity and inclusion

LGIRS is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute. Inclusion is central to our values of collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (CARE). We recognise that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation. Different perspectives, experiences, and ideas help us better CARE for the Western Australian community. As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, young people, and people of diverse sexualities and genders. We are proud members of the Hidden Disability Sunflower Program and the Australian Disability Network . LGIRS is also a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program . Our engagement with these programs and networks reflects our commitment to supporting accessible and inclusive employment for individuals, as well as those with caring responsibilities through flexible work practices.

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Closing Date : 4.00pm on Thursday, 19 November 2026 (WST) Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications will not be accepted . It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time. We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.