The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) acknowledges the Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and communities in which we operate. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal people and their cultures, and to Elders past and present.

About the department

We’re a very diverse agency that contributes to a better Western Australian community through, among other things, providing opportunities for everyone to engage in a range of sporting, recreational, cultural, and artistic programs and activities.

Staff in our department work across the areas of local government, sport and recreation, culture and the arts, racing, gaming and liquor, multicultural interests, specialist Aboriginal projects and engagement, regulatory reform, infrastructure and state records.

Our work touches on amazing projects like development of the new Aboriginal Cultural Centre, delivery of major international sporting events and helping people stay safe while enjoying a night out in our Protected Entertainment Precincts.

Why work with us?

At DLGSC we are all about ensuring our workforce is made up of ‘Good Humans’!

Finding them, retaining them, and helping them to be the best they can be for themselves, for us, for the people we supply services to, and for our vision of a vibrant, inclusive and resilient Western Australian community.

Our diverse organisation is supported by exceptional, everyday people from all walks of life and many different backgrounds who are supported to genuinely contribute to inclusivity in the workplace.

If you want to work in an inspirational organisation where you have a voice and can contribute to the things that matter to you, then join our awesome team!

We are proudly an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity. We support diversity and inclusion in the public sector because it makes us stronger as an organisation, and better able to meet our community’s needs.  We strongly encourage people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and youth to apply.

DLGSC are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

For further information on DLGSC, visit our website.

About the division

The Racing, Gaming and Liquor (RGL) team has undergone significant transformation, and we are looking for dynamic leaders to drive change. RGL regulates and maintains the integrity of all lawful racing, gambling, and liquor activities in the state by providing guidance for industry to maintain compliance with relevant legislation for the benefit of all Western Australians. 

About the role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for industry development and regulatory oversight? Look no further! We’re looking for two highly motivated professionals to develop strong partnerships and drive collaboration across the department to support the delivery of strategic initiatives and programs of the Wagering and Community Gaming Compliance and Liquor Control and Compliance teams within the Racing, Gaming and Liquor Division.

The General Manager Wagering and Community Gaming Compliance will be responsible for driving the strategic direction and leadership to a cross functional team to improve and develop strategies for effective regulation and business resilience.  You will take charge of engaging and partnering with industry and government stakeholders to identify compliance and industry development opportunities and lead the change aligned to regulatory objectives for the department and the Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia.

The General Manager Liquor Control and Compliance will be responsible for driving the strategic direction and leadership to a cross functional team, providing clear direction to improve and develop strategies for effective regulation and business resilience. This role has responsibility for determining of complex and often contentious liquor licensing applications and will take charge of engaging and partnering with industry and government stakeholders to deliver workable solutions across a broad range of topics and lead the change aligned to regulatory objectives.

What we’re looking for:

1. Extensive demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance and/or industry development
2. Innovative and contemporary ideas to deliver initiatives, programs and meet strategic objectives.
3. Ability to lead and empower a cross functional team and foster a value-based team culture.
4. Strong influencing and collaborating skills with the ability to work in partnership with industries and relevant stakeholders.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, and you think you can bring value to the role we'd love to have a chat. 

We have two permanent, full time (75hrs p/f) position available.

For further job-related information, please contact Tim Fraser on 0417 659 974 (only contact for information about the role).

If you're ready to lead a dynamic team and drive transformative change within a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you. Apply now to embark on your next career-defining opportunity.

Please note the following timeline for this recruitment process: 

• Interviews to take place on Tuesday 6 August 2024 and Wednesday 7 August 2024

What’s in it for you?

There are lots of benefits to taking up a role with DLGSC:

• a competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands
• flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times.
• superannuation 11.5%, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025
• access to salary packaging arrangements
• 3 additional days of leave per year (public service holidays)
• study leave/assistance
• options to purchase additional leave
• 14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work
• leadership and professional development programs
• annual professional development planning cycles
• employee assistance and wellness programs.

Location

This role is based centrally at 140 Willam Street, Perth.

How to apply for this position

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

• A comprehensive CV outlining your skills and experience in relation to the position
• A two A4 page (maximum) outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the four points listed in the ‘About the role’ section.
• Contact details of two referees, with a preference of one from a current/most recent line manager

For further details on how to apply please read ‘Information for Applicants’.

Please note that all of the Work-Related Requirements may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

Pre-employment conditions

To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the Western Australia Public Sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Successful applicants will be required to complete the below prior to commencement:

• A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment.
• Pre employment Conflict of Interest form. Please see attached Conflict of Interest guide for further information.

Further information

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact HR Recruitment and Establishment on (08) 6552 7540 or hr.enquiries@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls: 133 677

Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727

SMS relay: 0423 677 767

To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time as late applications will not be accepted.

This pool is for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made as vacancies arise over the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment from this pool. Applicants found suitable for this recruitment pool may also be considered for 'similar' vacancies within DLGSC and the wider public sector which arise prior to the pool's closing date. 

An executive search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment to this role to ensure a competitive field and this may extend past the closing date.

Closing date: Monday, 29 July 2024 at 4.00 pm (AWST)