Permanent appointment

Shape the future workforce of a modern, evolving government agency.

Come lead workforce planning, capability uplift and culture initiatives that have a direct impact on employee experience, leadership effectiveness and organisational performance. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change and influence the future direction of our workforce.

You can work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment that offers a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and working at home, to help support you and get the best results possible for our community.

We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling good governance to local communities, regulating racing, gaming and liquor activities, resolving consumer and trade disputes, monitoring compliance, protecting workers’ health and safety, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, LGIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.

Our people strategy is central to achieving our organisational objectives. As Manager Capability and Culture, you will play a critical role in translating workforce planning priorities into practical capability, leadership and culture initiatives that prepare the organisation for the future. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll help shape the workforce we need to deliver for Western Australians both now and into the future.

The role

Our People and Culture Directorate is focused on creating a high-performing, future-ready workforce that can meet the evolving needs of the department.

As Manager Capability and Culture, you will lead strategic workforce capability and culture initiatives that strengthen leadership, drive organisational performance and enhance employee experience. Partnering with executives and leaders across the business, you will use workforce planning insights to influence how we attract, develop and retain talent, ensuring our workforce is prepared for future challenges and opportunities.

In this role your will:

• Shape the future workforce direction of the department.
• Lead high-impact workforce planning and capability initiatives.
• Partner with senior executives to influence organisational strategy.
• Drive meaningful culture and employee experience outcomes.
• Champion reconciliation, Aboriginal employment and inclusion.
• Lead a highly engaged team committed to making a difference.

A major focus of this role is leading the implementation of workforce planning initiatives that support strategic decision-making across the department. You'll work with leaders to identify future capability requirements, address workforce risks, build leadership pipelines and implement initiatives that position the organisation for long-term success.

From driving organisation-wide capability strategies and leading workforce planning initiatives, to advancing reconciliation outcomes, strengthening leadership capability and shaping culture across the department, you'll have the opportunity to influence meaningful change at every level of the organisation. No two days will be the same, but every day will provide the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our people and our future workforce.

You'll lead a passionate and experienced team focused on building capability, strengthening culture and improving employee experience. Together, you'll deliver innovative initiatives that help our people thrive and contribute to the ongoing success of the department.

This role will allow your knowledge and understanding of current HR trends and contemporary management practices to flourish and will be key to your success.

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 a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application. Applicants with a valid visa to work and live in Australia for a specific duration may be assessed and considered suitable for similar fixed term vacancies that arise.

Should a qualification be required for this position, applicants must provide their certification and/or academic transcripts to verify relevance to the job requirements. Qualifications obtained outside of Australia must be provided with an assessment from the Overseas Qualifications Unit to ensure they meet Australian Standards (this is a free service).

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, medical assessment, 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 Cherie Wabeke, General Manager People Services and Capability on 0448 514 130 or via Cherie.WABEKE@lgirs.wa.gov.au 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/or leadership behaviours:

• Significant demonstrated experience leading the design, development, implementation and evaluation of strategic workforce capability programs, including corporate learning and development, leadership and governance, Aboriginal employment, aligned with workforce planning objectives and organisational priorities.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams or significant projects to achieve strategic and operational outcomes.
• Lead Adaptively - You take ownership of change initiatives in your area, removing obstacles to change and working to achieve buy in.

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 Matt Ball, Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9222 0434 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@lgirs.wa.gov.au.

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.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

The department is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace.  That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our department.  Our department is an equal opportunity employer, supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities and youth.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2023-2024 by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

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 – 133 677
• Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727
• SMS relay – 0423 677 767

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 RecruitmentandEngagement@lgirs.wa.gov.au.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 14 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.