Ministerial and Correspondence Officer - Perth, WA, Australia

One Permanent Appointment.

One fixed term, part-time opportunity (15 hour per week) for up to 12 months with the possibility for extension and/or permanency.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team who contribute towards the successful achievements of our Department’s strategic direction.

Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment? We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and working at home, to help support you and get the best results possible for our community.

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. The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.

The role

• Position MIS25010 is permanent full-time.
• Position 00017136 is fixed term (up to 12 months) and part-time (15 hours per week.)

The Office of the Director General contributes towards the successful achievements of the Department's strategic direction, ensuring seamless coordination and communication between the Director General, Minister's offices, the Executive Leadership Group, external stakeholders and departmental staff.

As a Ministerial and Correspondence Officer, you will provide confidential, effective and efficient ministerial and Director General correspondence services, by attending to the day-to-day requests from the Ministers' offices, particularly with regards to Parliamentary and Cabinet, and internal and external stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining strong communication channels, providing informed advice, and driving high‑quality service delivery and continuous improvement across the Office of the Director General.

This is a varied, dynamic and fast-paced role where you will be tasked with coordinating the quality and timeliness of correspondence, researching relevant background information related to Ministerial and/or Director General requests, providing advice to employees on Ministerial and Director General correspondence formats, establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with key stakeholders, as well as other key duties.

You will bring to this role your well-developed written and verbal communication skills and high-level organisation, prioritisation and planning skills. Your ability to provide timely advice, undertake high‑level research, manage competing priorities, and build productive relationships while representing the Department on committees and working groups will ensure you thrive in this dynamic and influential position.

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 vacancies, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the Department and across the WA public sector for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

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.

To be eligible for fixed term employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia or have a valid visa to live and work in Australia for the duration of the fixed term employment at the time of application.

To be employed with LGIRS, you must meet the pre-employment requirements of the position and provide consent to undertake relevant pre-employment screening, which may include a Conflict of Interest Declaration, medical assessment, psychometric assessment, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and/or other relevant checks and clearances.

Further information

Please contact Jennifer Kershaw, Coordinator, Ministerial and Correspondence Services on (08) 9222 0948 or via Jennifer.KERSHAW@lgirs.wa.gov.au or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on LGIRS’ achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

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 and leadership behaviours:

• Experience in providing best practice, high level, executive, ministerial, parliamentary administration within a government or similar environment.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Deliver on High Leverage Areas - You identify the tasks and priorities of your work that are in line with the priorities of your team.

In your application, please reference the position(s) you are applying for. You can apply for either or both positions.

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.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply, and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with LGIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process or require any technical support when submitting your application online, please contact Matt Ball, Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9222 0434 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@lgirs.wa.gov.au.

To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

LGIRS is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute. Inclusion is central to our values of collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (CARE). We recognise that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation. Different perspectives, experiences, and ideas help us better CARE for the Western Australian community. As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, young people, and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

We are proud members of the Hidden Disability Sunflower Program and the Australian Disability Network. LGIRS is also a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. Our engagement with these programs and networks reflects our commitment to supporting accessible and inclusive employment for individuals, as well as those with caring responsibilities through flexible work practices.

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 Wednesday, 25 November 2026 (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.

We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.