General Manager Financial Reporting and Operations

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS); Perth; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working arrangements

Annual leave 20 days per year

Job summary

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) invites applications for the role of General Manager Financial Reporting and Operations in East Perth, WA. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and leads a branch delivering financial operations, statutory reporting, and fit-for-purpose financial systems.

You may also act as Executive Director Finance. Key duties include maintaining robust financial controls, strategic advisory support to the Director, and overseeing

Responsibilities

• Ensuring robust financial controls are maintained.
• Assisting the Executive Director Finance in strategy setting and operation and technology planning.
• Providing strategic advice.
• Managing operational and business planning activities.
• Leading multiple teams by setting clear goals and objectives.

Job description

General Manager Financial Reporting and Operations (permanent position)

East 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

As General Manager Financial Reporting and Operations, you will be leading a branch that delivers effective and optimised financial operations, statutory reporting and fit for purpose financial systems.

• Ensuring robust financial controls are maintained.
• Assisting the Executive Director Finance in strategy setting and operation and technology planning.
• Providing strategic advice.
• Managing operational and business planning activities.
• Leading multiple teams by setting clear goals and objectives.

You may also be required to act in the role of Executive Director Finance (Chief Financial Officer).

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 Monday, 19 October 2026 (WST)