Team Lead Operations

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS); Perth; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Annual leave

Long service leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is seeking a Team Lead Operations in East Perth, WA. The role is hybrid and fixed term for up to 12 months with possible extension or permanency.

You will lead a dedicated team delivering mail, document, file management, and retention services to support regulatory objectives. You will provide clear direction, coaching, and ongoing support, coordinate training, and foster a collaborative team culture to ensure exceptional

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a small to mid-size team.
• Proven ability to coach staff and maintain service standards.
• Strong collaboration across departments to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear direction, coaching, and ongoing support.
• Coordinate training and multi-skilling opportunities for the team.
• Build capability and ensure high-quality mail, document, file management, and retention services.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team management

Training development

Job description

Team Lead Operations (Fixed term opportunity for up to 12 months with the possibility for extension and/or permanency)

East Perth, Western Australia (Hybrid)

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

You will lead a dedicated team delivering high-quality mail, document, file management, and retention and disposal services that support the department's business objectives and legislative obligations.

• Providing clear direction, coaching, and ongoing support.
• Coordinating training, developing multi-skilling opportunities, and fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Building capability and confidence while ensuring exceptional service delivery.

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 4.00 pm on Friday, 28 August 2026 (WST)