Senior Project Officer

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS); Perth; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid arrangements

Work from home options

20 days annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Personal leave 15 days

Long service leave 13 weeks every 7y

Parental leave 18 weeks

Job summary

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) in Perth, Western Australia, is seeking someone to support research and analysis of strategic issues for the MARS Program, prepare reports and liaise with organisations delivering initiatives for the MARS Program.

You will analyse evaluation reports and proposals to inform strategic direction and funding considerations, and assist with effective communication between Departmental officers and external stakeholders,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supporting the research and analysis of strategic issues for the MARS Program.
• Preparing reports and briefings and liaising with organisations commissioned to deliver initiatives for the MARS Program.
• Analysing evaluation reports and proposals in order to make recommendations that inform strategic direction and funding considerations.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of effective communication between Departmental officers and external stakeholders, including providing executive support to advisory committees.
• Representing the Division on relevant groups, committees, working parties and public forums.

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

• Supporting the research and analysis of strategic issues for the MARS Program.
• Preparing reports and briefings and liaising with organisations commissioned to deliver initiatives for the MARS Program
• Analysing evaluation reports and proposals in order to make recommendations that inform strategic direction and funding considerations.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of effective communication between Departmental officers and external stakeholders, including providing executive support to advisory committees.
• Representing the Division on relevant groups, committees, working parties and public forums.

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)