Senior Business Support Officer

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS); Perth; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home options

Annual leave 20 days

Job summary

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) in Western Australia is seeking an organized administrator to provide secretarial support for all meetings, organise schedules, prepare briefing notes, agendas and reports, and ensure efficient operation of the branch.

You will deliver high-quality customer service, manage correspondence, and maintain meeting papers, with flexible working options including from home, office and in the field, while supporting a diverse and

Qualifications

• Current Western Australian C or C-A class drivers’ licence or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and secretarial support for all meetings including coordination of agenda and meeting papers, preparation and distribution of minutes.
• Organizing and providing administrative support for high-level meetings, presentations and functions.
• Managing and maintaining a range of meeting schedules ensuring that the necessary briefing notes, agendas, correspondence, and presentations are available prior to meetings.
• Ensuring a range of systems, processes and protocols are maintained enabling the efficient operation of the branch.
• Providing high level customer service and ensuring responsiveness is maintained by prioritising all incoming matters including calls, queries and correspondence whilst following up on outstanding matters.

Skills

Administrative skills

Scheduling

Meeting coordination

Customer service

Education

WA C or C-A driver’s licence

Job description

Here at the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS), our vision is to support a safe, fair and resilient economy where Western Australian industries, workers, consumers and communities thrive.

We believe that bringing our capabilities together offers an exciting opportunity to enhance our regulatory approach through collaborative reform, integrity, transparency and fairness – with the community always at the centre of what we do.

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 an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

• Providing administrative and secretarial support for all meetings including coordination of agenda and meeting papers, preparation and distribution of minutes.
• Organizing and providing administrative support for high-level meetings, presentations and functions.
• Managing and maintaining a range of meeting schedules ensuring that the necessary briefing notes, agendas, correspondence, and presentations are available prior to meetings.
• Ensuring a range of systems, processes and protocols are maintained enabling the efficient operation of the branch.
• Providing high level customer service and ensuring responsiveness is maintained by prioritising all incoming matters including calls, queries and correspondence whilst following up on outstanding matters.

Qualifications & Licenses

• Current Western Australian C or C-A class drivers’ licence or equivalent.

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)
• 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 27 August 2026 (WST)