General Manager Bonds Administration

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS); Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

20 days annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

15 days personal leave

13 weeks long service leave

18 weeks parental leave

Public holidays in lieu

Disability leave

Cultural leave for Indigenous peoples

Additional annual leave purchase

Professional development

Formal training options

12% superannuation contributions

Job summary

Perth-based LGIRS is seeking a Bonds Administration leader to safeguard bonds for tenants across WA. This hybrid role focuses on strategic leadership, policy development and service delivery improvement within Consumer Protection legislation.

You will plan, direct and mentor a large team, delivering efficient bond lodgement and release processes for tenants and landlords. Join LGIRS for flexible hours, work-from-home options and comprehensive leave provisions, including long service and parental

Qualifications

• Experience in bond administration and tenancy services.
• Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of bond administration activities under Consumer Protection legislation.
• Develop, implement and evaluate policies, procedures and services.
• Ensure organisation aims and objectives in relation to service delivery are achieved.
• Plan, direct and continuously improve efficiencies and integration.
• Lead and manage a large team, including coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Bond administration

Leadership

Policy development

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Perth, Western Australia (Hybrid)

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

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.

• Provide strategic leadership of bond administration activities under Consumer Protection legislation.
• Develop, implement and evaluate policies, procedures and services.
• Ensure organisation aims and objectives in relation to service delivery are achieved.
• Plan, direct and continuously improve efficiencies and integration.
• Lead and manage a large team, including coaching and mentoring.

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 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 Thursday, 19 November 2026 (WST)