General Manager Legislation and Policy Branch B

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Working at home

Job summary

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety in Western Australia seeks a General Manager Legislation and Policy Branch B to lead strategic policy and legislation development for Consumer Protection. You will guide priority-setting, deliver reforms and provide expert advice to the Director, senior leadership and Minister.

You will manage complex projects, coach a multidisciplinary team, and ensure efficient use of human and financial resources while navigating a changing

Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical experience in leading the development, implementation and evaluation of policy and legislation to achieve strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills to deliver messages on complex matters concisely and clearly with the ability to negotiate persuasively, actively listen and receive feedback.
• Deliver on High Leverage areas – you drive excellent performance in your teams, setting clear role and performance expectations, and ensuring a shared understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of policy and legislation to achieve strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic advice on Consumer Protection policy and legislation to the Director, senior leadership and Minister.
• Manage reviews of legislation, oversee the passage of legislation through Parliament and coach a multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Job Overview

Permanent Appointment This is an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of policy development and make a significant impact for the WA community. 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 Within our Consumer Protection Group, the Legislation and Policy Branch is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of Consumer Protection legislation and policy in accordance with the priorities set by the Department and the Government. In this role as General Manager Legislation and Policy Branch B, you will play an integral role in contributing to the strategic management of the department and delivery of the legislation and policy work program. You will provide strategic advice on Consumer Protection policy and legislation to the Director, senior leadership and Minister. You will manage reviews of legislation and the development, implementation and evaluation of legislative reform, ensuring the Minister is supported during the passage of legislation through Parliament. In this role you will also be expected to build and maintain productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. You will lead a multidisciplinary team with responsibility for progressing a number of complex projects. In relation to your team, you will coach and mentor them and plan both human and financial resources. This role will give you an opportunity to operate in a complex and changing environment, with responsibility for managing priorities and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Branch.

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.

Contact

Further information Please contact Amanda Blackwell, Director Legislation and Policy 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 .

If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, or require any technical support when submitting your application online, please contact Matt Ball, Senior Recruitment Officer on [phone] or email [e-mail] .

Closing Date : 4.00 pm on Monday, 09 November 2026 (WST)

Role specific requirements and leadership behaviours

• Demonstrated practical experience in leading the development, implementation and evaluation of policy and legislation to achieve strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills to deliver messages on complex matters concisely and clearly with the ability to negotiate persuasively, actively listen and receive feedback.
• Deliver on High Leverage areas – You drive excellent performance in your teams, setting clear role and performance expectations, and ensuring a shared understanding.

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. We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. NRS can help you connect with us on:

• TTY/voice calls – 133 677
• Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727
• SMS relay – 0423 677 767

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at [e-mail]