Urgent Search Principal Licensing Coordinator

Permanent - Full Time

Collie

2025-10-20 4:00 PM

(MIS19321)

Permanent Appointment

Are you able to manage pressing priorities in a dynamic environment? A fantastic leadership opportunity has arisen at our Regional Licensing Branch.

This position is based in Collie. Applicants must either reside in or be willing to relocate to the Southwest Region to be considered.

Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home arrangements or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community? Then the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is for you

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, DLGIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.

The role

Within our Service Delivery Division, Licensing Services receives, assesses and determines a wide range of consumer protection, dangerous goods, and building and energy licenses, registrations, lodgements and applications.

Leading and managing a team, your goal will be to ensure the team provides efficient and effective processing of applications regulated by our department.

This could include managing your team’s activities, assessing, processing and auditing applications as required, resolving highly complex matters and enquiries, developing, implementing and evaluating policies, procedures and processes, producing complex written reports including ministerial correspondence and briefing notes, as well as a host of other key duties.

In this role, you will bring your leadership and verbal and written communication skills.

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 for the next 24 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

This position is located in Collie, a town in the South West region of Western Australia. Ask any locals and they will tell you it’s a great place to live, visit and invest. Collie offers a range of community events, youth networks, heritage and natural attractions. For further information, visit the Shire of Collie website – www.collie.wa.gov.au

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 work for LGIRS, you must consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a clearance before you start. If deemed suitable, LGIRS will coordinate and pay for your NCCHC as part of your pre-employment checks.

More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form.

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:

- Highly developed leadership skills and experience in the supervision and management of workplace behaviours and performance.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation within a regulatory authority, or similar environment.
- Experience in identifying solutions to complex problems with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to prepare complex documents including ministerial correspondence, briefing notes and performance reports.

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.

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, 20 October 2025 (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.

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