Team Manager Retail & Service Industries

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS); Canning; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Flexible work from home/office

Annual leave (20 days)

Long service leave

Parental leave

Personal leave

Public holidays in lieu

Professional development

12% superannuation contributions

Job stability

Job summary

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) in Western Australia seeks a strong Team Leader to manage resources and deliver outcomes aligned with the Directorate and Group Business Plan. You will lead content development for the Business Plan, including relevant projects, in line with directorate objectives.

You will represent the Department on state and national WHS forums, liaise with internal and external customers to ensure quality service delivery, and drive

Qualifications

• A diploma or higher work health and safety qualification or extensive relevant WHS experience.
• Current Western Australian C or C-A class drivers licence or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Managing the team and its resources to deliver outcomes identified in the Directorate and Group Business Plan, including implementing temporary deployment arrangements where necessary.
• Leading the team in developing team content for the Business Plan, including relevant projects, consistent with directorate objectives.
• Representing the Department on state and national forums and a range of committees and working groups on WHS issues.
• Liaising with internal and external customers to ensure appropriate service delivery and improvement needs and expectations are met; including delivering advice.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to contribute towards the efficiency and effectiveness of the Team.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Diploma or higher WHS qualification

WA C or C-A class 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

• Managing the team and its resources to deliver outcomes identified in the Directorate and Group Business Plan, including implementing temporary deployment arrangements where necessary.
• Leading the team in developing team content for the Business Plan, including relevant projects, consistent with directorate objectives.
• Representing the Department on state and national forums and a range of committees and working groups on WHS issues.
• Liaising with internal and external customers to ensure appropriate service delivery and improvement needs and expectations are met; including delivering advice.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to contribute towards the efficiency and effectiveness of the Team.

Qualifications & Licenses

• A diploma or higher work health and safety qualification or extensive relevant WHS experience.
• 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 Friday, 20 November 2026 (WST)