Manager Capability and Culture

About the job

Manager Capability and Culture (permanent position)

East Perth, Western Australia (Hybrid)

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

• Contribute - give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.
• Develop - grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.
• Thrive - find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

Here at LGIRS 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 inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

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.

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.

• Driving organisation-wide capability strategies and leading workforce planning initiatives.
• Advancing reconciliation outcomes, strengthening leadership capability and shaping culture.
• Leading a passionate and experienced team focused on building capability, strengthening culture and improving employee experience.
• Delivering innovative initiatives that help our people thrive and contribute to the ongoing success of the department.
• Partnering with executives and leaders across the business.

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

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)
• 3 public holidays in lieu per year
• 5 days reproductive leave per year
• 10 days disability leave per year
• 5 days bereavement leave
• 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

Interested? Click on “Apply” now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.

Applications close at 4pm on Monday, 14 September 2026 (WST).