Executive Director Corporate Services

Executive Director Corporate Services
(MIS17132)

This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) role with an attractive remuneration package for a fixed term appointment up to five (5) years.

Are you an inspiring executive leader ready for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you! 

We are looking for an accomplished Executive Director to lead our Corporate Services Division and play a key role in shaping strategic direction, driving reform and delivering customer focussed outcomes while contributing to whole of department and whole of government priorities through collaborative executive leadership.

As a member of our collaborative Executive Leadership Group, you will influence strategic direction, drive reform, strengthen organisational capability and deliver customer-focused corporate services that support the Department's diverse and important functions.

Working at LGIRS means being part of a genuinely flexible, supportive and inclusive workplace. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, helping our people thrive while making a real difference to the community.

At LGIRS, every role contributes to outcomes that matter. From enabling strong local government and protecting workers' safety to maintaining the integrity of lawful racing, gaming and liquor activities, resolving consumer disputes and improving service delivery through technology, we're committed to building better outcomes for Western Australia, now and for future generations.

Underlying everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Together, they form CARE. We care about each other, about the work we do and about the Western Australian community.

The role

As the Executive Director Corporate Services, you will lead and direct the operations of the Corporate Services Division, providing strategic advice to the Deputy Director General and Executive Leadership Group on the effective delivery and management of corporate services. Drawing on your extensive executive leadership experience, you will play a vital role in driving the Department’s strategic priorities, ongoing reform initiatives and customer-centric strategies, while ensuring strong governance, risk management and corporate outcomes. You will contribute as a member of the Executive Leadership Group balancing the divisional priorities with the broader agency objective and help shape long-term organisational capability and performance.

Your strategic leadership, corporate governance and stakeholder management skills, and experience in leading complex corporate services functions within a government or similarly complex environment, will be key to your success in this role.  You will be comfortable making high-impact decisions in complex and ambiguous environments, drawing on evidence, experience and diverse perspectives to achieve sustainable outcomes.

You will bring to the role your strong executive-level leadership, strategic planning and corporate services expertise, together with your ability to provide trusted advice, influence strategic decision-making, lead organisational change and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement and staff wellbeing. You will build strong relationships across government and with key stakeholders, representing the Department at senior forums, committees and other sector-wide engagements. You will proactively identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities across the public sector environment and position the Department to respond effectively to future challenges and opportunities.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, leadership capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department and across the WA public sector for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

Eligibility

To be eligible for fixed term employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia or have a valid visa to live and work in Australia for the duration of the fixed term employment at the time of application.

To be employed with LGIRS, you must meet the pre-employment requirements of the position and provide consent to undertake relevant pre-employment screening, which may include a Conflict of Interest Declaration, psychometric assessment, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and/or other relevant checks and clearances.

More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form.

Further information

Please contact Erin Gauntlett, Deputy Director General on ************ or via ****************************** or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on LGIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

How to apply

We ask for you to provide a detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following role specific requirements and leadership behaviours:

• Demonstrated strategic leadership and management experience, including extensive capability in leading and driving people strategy, building high performing teams, and enabling the achievement of agreed performance outcomes aligned to the Department’s Strategic Plan.
• Superior stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a strong track record in influencing, collaborating and engaging teams and partners to drive organisational change, strengthen relationships, and deliver integrated, strategic outcomes across complex environments.
• Build Capability - you understand your role and responsibility for creating a healthy culture in your business areas, contributing to a productive sector culture.

An executive search may be undertaken to fill this vacancy. Psychometric testing may also be completed as part of the recruitment process.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining role specific requirements and leadership behaviours assessed in further stages of the recruitment process. The complete list of role specific requirements and expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply, and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with LGIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, or require any technical support when submitting your application online, please contact Uma Maregouni, A/Coordinator Recruitment on (************* or email ****************************************.

To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter (where appropriate).

This role is identified as having a higher likelihood of exposure to potentially traumatic events. This is any distressing experience or situation in which an individual’s physical or psychological wellbeing may be threatened. This could involve attending or investigating safety incidents or fatalities, interacting with affected, distressed and/or aggressive people, and exposure to objectionable material such as records containing potentially traumatic content.

The department has specific Potentially Traumatic Event Response Support processes and training available for this role. If you have any questions or would like further clarification about the nature of this position and the supports available, please contact Erin Gauntlett, Deputy Director General on ************ or via ******************************.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute. Inclusion is central to our values of collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (CARE). We recognise that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation. Different perspectives, experiences, and ideas help us better CARE for the Western Australian community. As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, young people, and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

We are proud members of the Hidden Disability Sunflower Program and the Australian Disability Network. LGIRS is also a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. Our engagement with these programs and networks reflects our commitment to supporting accessible and inclusive employment for individuals, as well as those with caring responsibilities through flexible work practices.

We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. NRS can help you connect with us on:

• TTY/voice calls – *******
• Speak & Listen – ************
• SMS relay – ************

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at ****************************************

Closing Date: 4.00 pm on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 (WST)

Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.

We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.

Attachments
- Applicant Information Pack
- Job Description Form

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