The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) acknowledges the Aboriginal peoples of Western Australia as the traditional custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their 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 roles

Are you a motivated and highly skilled professional? Do you thrive in a dynamic regulatory environment? Look no further! We’re seeking exceptional individuals to join our compliance teams within the Racing, Gaming, and Liquor division.

We are seeking three dynamic leaders to join our Casino Compliance, Wagering and Community Gaming Compliance and Liquor Control and Compliance teams. You will be responsible for the operational oversight of a team of inspectors and the management of the compliance and enforcement programs. The Compliance Managers also conduct complex reviews, oversee the management of intelligence, and ensure the quality and effectiveness of compliance processes.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to engage in either the casino, wagering and community gaming or liquor regulation space, including engagement with industry stakeholders.

The Compliance Managers deliver supervision and management of inspectors in their compliance functions as well as providing support to the General Manager in resourcing and planning. In this role you will bring a high level of communication and negotiation skills.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated experience in a regulatory and compliance field delivering outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage resources including human, physical, financial, technical and information, to meet organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines, and research law applicable to the delivery of compliance audit and inspections, and enforcement.

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 three permanent, full time (75hrs p/f) position available. This role is full time but the Department may consider a jobshare arrangement

For further job-related information in relation to the Liquor Control and Compliance position, please contact Natalie Walter on 08 6552 1475 (only contact for information about the role).

For further job related information in relation to the Casino Compliance and Wagering and Community Gaming Compliance positions, please contact Leigh Radis on (08) 6551 4877 (only contact for information about the role).

If you’re passionate about compliance, team leadership, and making a positive impact, we invite you to apply!

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 at 140 William Street Perth.

This central Perth location is a major hub in the CBD - linking directly to the Perth Underground railway station, with pedestrian laneways from Forrest Place and Murray Street Mall, connecting Northbridge and the William Street collective. The perfect place to combine work, rest and play with easy access to retail, dining and entertainment.

How to apply for this position

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

• A comprehensive CV
• A two A4 page (maximum) outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the three 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. 

Closing date: Monday, 5 August 2024 at 4.00 pm (AWST)