Manager Compliance and Monitoring

Manager Compliance and Monitoring & General Manager Governance and Compliance role at Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS).

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(Manager Compliance and Monitoring, Level 7)

• Leads the development and implementation of compliance and monitoring frameworks and plans to support alignment with legislative requirements and promote good governance in the local government sector.
• Manages a small team to deliver compliance initiatives including self-assessment tools, sector guidance, reporting templates and capability-building activities.
• Oversees the collection and analysis of compliance data to identify risks, trends and opportunities for targeted support or engagement.
• Coordinates and manages compliance and early intervention tasks including the Annual Compliance Audit Return (CAR) process involving liaison with local governments, undertaking compliance checks, and preparation of related reports.
• Provides high-quality advice and recommendations to the General Manager and the Inspector based on evidence gathered through monitoring audit reports, local government activities and stakeholder input.
• Engages with stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of compliance expectations, tools and continuous improvement opportunities.

(General Manager Governance and Compliance, Level 8)

• Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of all governance, compliance, monitoring, communications and policy functions supporting the Inspector's statutory objectives.
• Delivers compliance planning and risk-based monitoring frameworks, including sector-wide initiatives such as the annual Compliance Audit Return and thematic compliance assessments and reporting.
• Ensures integrity of compliance frameworks.
• Leads internal coordination and prioritisation of regulatory support and non-investigative sector engagement activities in line with the Inspector's regulatory strategy and public accountability obligations.
• Oversees the delivery of education strategies across local governments that promote a proactive compliance culture and support consistent sector understanding of statutory requirements.
• Provides strategic advice to the Inspector on compliance trends, governance risks, and opportunities for proactive engagement and early intervention.

(Manager Compliance and Monitoring, Level 7)

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as governance, public policy, compliance, or public administration would be advantageous.

(General Manager Governance and Compliance, Level 8)

• Tertiary qualifications in public policy, law, governance, public administration or a related discipline would be desirable.
• Current Western Australian C or C-A class drivers' licence) or equivalent

• 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 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

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management
• Industries: Government Administration

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