Executive Director Racing Gaming And Liquor

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Executive Director Racing Gaming and Liquor
Racing Gaming and Liquor
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Class 1, $187,183 pa (pro rata), Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022
Position No: 15123
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Perth
Closing Date: 2024-03-25 4:00 PM
The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) acknowledges the Aboriginal peoples of Western Australia as the traditional custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
About the department
We’re a very diverse agency that contributes to a vibrant and connected Western Australian community. Our mission is to enable dynamic and inclusive communities, supporting the WA economy through effective regulation and the facilitation of outstanding sporting and cultural experiences and opportunities.
Staff in our department work across the areas of racing, Gaming and Liquor; local government; sport and recreation; culture and the arts; multicultural interests; specialist Aboriginal projects and engagement; regulatory reform; infrastructure; and state records.
Our work touches on amazing projects like development of the new Aboriginal Cultural Centre, delivery of major international sporting events and helping people stay safe while enjoying a night out in our Protected Entertainment Precincts.
Why work with us?
At DLGSC we are all about ensuring our workforce is made up of ‘Good Humans’!
Finding them, retaining them, and helping them to be the best they can be for themselves, for us, for the people we supply services to, and for our vision of a vibrant, inclusive and resilient Western Australian community.
Our diverse organisation is supported by exceptional, everyday people from all walks of life and many different backgrounds who are supported to genuinely contribute to inclusivity in the workplace.
If you want to work in an inspirational organisation where you have a voice and can contribute to the things that matter to you, then join our awesome team!
We are proudly an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity. We support diversity and inclusion in the public sector because it makes us stronger as an organisation, and better able to meet our community’s needs. We strongly encourage people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and youth to apply.
For further information on DLGSC, visit our .
About the Racing Gaming and Liquor Directorate
The Racing, Gaming and Liquor Directorate are responsible for regulating and maintaining the integrity of racing, gambling and Liquor activities for Western Australians to participate in, and the administration and functions of a number of boards and committees within the Racing and Gaming portfolio. There are a number of key projects being delivered within the Directorate including the Banned Drinkers Register trial, Liquor Reform, Perth Casino Royal Commission Implementation, and Gambling Legislation Reform.
About the role
We have one fixed term, full time (75 hrs p/f) position available as Executive Director Racing Gaming and Liquor (RGL) for an initial period of 12 months with the possibility of further terms and permanency.
As Executive Director RGL you will be responsible for regulatory oversight and building the capacity, outcome and integrity of the racing, Gaming and Liquor portfolio within DLGSC. As a key part of the department’s corporate executive team, the Executive Director RGL provides leadership and direction across the department and has responsibility for portfolio, departmental and whole of government priorities and directives.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of effective regulatory practices and principles, demonstrate the ability to provide and deliver regulatory oversight, and drive reform while inspiring strategic focus within the directorate.
You will represent DLGSC as required, modelling the department’s values in this leadership role. You will provide support to the Deputy Director General in effective management and corporate governance, particularly towards statutory functions delivered on behalf of two regulatory authorities.
For further job-related information, please contact Jennifer Shelton on 0460 005 608 (only contact for information about the role).
What’s in it for you?
There are lots of benefits to taking up a role with DLGSC:

• a competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands
• flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times.
• Superannuation 11%, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025
• access to salary packaging arrangements
• 3 additional days of leave per year (public service holidays)
• study leave / assistance
• options to purchase additional leave
• 14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work
• leadership and professional development programs
• annual professional development planning cycles
• employee assistance and wellness programs.

Location
This role is based at 140 William Street, Perth.
This central Perth location is a major hub in the CBD - linking directly to the Perth Underground railway station, with pedestrian laneways from Forrest Place and Murray Street Mall, connecting Northbridge and the William Street collective. The perfect place to combine work, rest and play with easy access to retail, dining and entertainment.
How to apply for this position
Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

• A comprehensive CV
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and knowledge in relation to the following Essential Work-Related Requirements that are listed on the attached Job Description Form:

• Demonstrated understanding of effective regulatory practice and principles.
• The ability to provide effective governance and implementation of regulation and regulatory change.
• Demonstrated capacity to drive reform during periods of change and uncertainty.
• Contact details of two referees, with a preference of one from a current / most recent line manager

For further details on how to apply please read ‘Information for Applicants’.
Please note that interviews are expected to be scheduled for Wednesday 3 April 2024.
Please note that all of the Work-Related Requirements may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
Pre-employment conditions
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the Western Australia Public Sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the below prior to commencement:

• A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment.
• Pre employment Conflict of Interest form. Please see attached Conflict of Interest guide for further information.

Further information
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact hr.enquiries@dlgsc.wa.gov.au.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 767
To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time as late applications will not be accepted.
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within DLGSC and/or the wider public sector which arise within 12 months of the recruitment process being endorsed. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Future vacancies may be considered to fill fixed term, permanent, part-time or full-time roles.