Manager Capability and Culture

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Flexible 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 people

Superannuation 12%

Job summary

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety in East Perth, Western Australia, is seeking a Manager of Capability and Culture on a permanent, hybrid basis. You will lead workforce planning initiatives, identify future capability needs, and partner with executives to shape the department's culture and leadership pipelines.

The role focuses on delivering innovative capability strategies, strengthening leadership capability, and improving the employee experience across the

Qualifications

• Experience in leading workforce planning and capability-building initiatives.
• Ability to align capability with strategic goals and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of workforce planning initiatives across the department.
• Identify future capability requirements and address workforce risks.
• Build leadership pipelines and implement initiatives for long-term success.
• Drive organisation-wide capability strategies and strengthen culture and employee experience.
• Partner with executives and leaders across the business.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Change management

Workforce planning

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Job description

Manager Capability and Culture (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

Our People and Culture Directorate is focused on creating a high-performing, future-ready workforce that can meet the evolving needs of the department.

A major focus of this role is leading the implementation of workforce planning initiatives that support strategic decision-making across the department. You'll work with leaders to identify future capability requirements, address workforce risks, build leadership pipelines and implement initiatives that position the organisation for long-term success.

Driving organisation-wide capability strategies and leading workforce planning initiatives.

Advancing reconciliation outcomes, strengthening leadership capability and shaping culture.

Leading a passionate and experienced team focused on building capability, strengthening culture and improving employee experience.

Delivering innovative initiatives that help our people thrive and contribute to the ongoing success of the department.

Partnering with executives and leaders across the business.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

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, 14 September 2026 (WST).