Board Support Officer

Overview

Permanent - Full Time

Location: West Perth

Closing date: 4.00 pm on Wednesday 01 October 2025 (WST)

Position

Board Support Officer (15324)

Department: Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) – Office of the Gaming and Wagering Commission

The role

As the Board Support Officer, you will be a key member of a dynamic team supporting the Office of the Commission. You will provide high‑level executive, secretarial, and administrative support including preparing and collating high level correspondence, such as agendas and meeting minutes. You will draw on your experience in administrative coordination and stakeholder engagement to ensure the smooth operation of the Commission’s activities and communications. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience in executive support within a government or corporate environment will be key to success. You will bring expertise in managing correspondence, preparing high‑level documentation, and coordinating meetings and events, and you will build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior officials and industry representatives.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including leadership capabilities and pre‑employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

Eligibility and requirements

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. For fixed term employment, similar eligibility applies for the duration of the term. If a qualification is required, provide certification and/or academic transcripts to verify relevance; qualifications obtained outside Australia must be assessed by the Overseas Qualifications Unit (free service).

To work for LGIRS, you must consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and obtain a clearance before you start; LGIRS will coordinate and pay for the NCCHC if deemed suitable.

How to apply and documentation

Please provide: a detailed resume outlining key achievements, work history, education and professional development, and a covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the role-specific requirements. Other information and instructions are available in the Applicant Information Pack.

- Considerable experience providing executive and secretarial support at a senior level within a large organisation, with attention to detail.
- Sound organisational and prioritising skills with the ability to meet performance expectations in a fast‑paced work environment.
- Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

For further information about applying, contact the Recruitment Officer on the details provided in the attached materials.

Support for diversity and accessibility

The department is committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. It is an equal opportunity employer; preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities and youth, and the department is recognised as an Inclusive Employer. We provide accessibility via the National Relay Service (NRS) for those with hearing or speech impairments.

- TTY/voice calls – 133 677
- Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727
- SMS relay – 0423 677 767

Additional information

Further information can be found in the Applicant Information Pack and on the job description form. Closing date is 4.00 pm on Wednesday 01 October 2025 (WST). Please ensure timely submission of your application.

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