This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) role with an attractive remuneration package for a fixed term appointment up to five (5) years.

Shape the Future of Gaming and Wagering in WA

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the gaming and wagering sector and the community.

Within the Local Government, Racing, Gaming and Liquor Group (LGRGL), the Gaming and Wagering Regulation Division provides services to the Gaming and Wagering Commission to regulate gambling activities. This includes regulation of casino, community gaming and the wagering operations of the WA TAB.

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

The role

As the Executive Director Gaming and Wagering Regulation, you will assume the statutory role of Chief Casino Officer under the Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 and Casino Control Act 1984. In this critical leadership position, you will oversee regulatory compliance and strengthen the integrity, capability, and outcomes of gaming and wagering regulation.

You will provide strategic leadership and expert advice on sector planning, regulatory activities, and contribute to legislative and policy reforms. Your role will also involve shaping regulatory frameworks and strategic directions to deliver positive outcomes for the gaming and wagering sectors and the broader community.

Working closely with stakeholders, including regulated entities, you will drive collaboration to achieve regulatory objectives. You will also provide authoritative advice to the Commission Chair, Director General, and Deputy Director General, on compliance issues, regulatory risks, performance, and related policy matters.

We are seeking a strategic leader with extensive experience in leading a high performing directorate/division in a regulatory environment with an ability to implement effective regulatory practice and principles. Your ability to provide high-level policy advice and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders will be critical to your success in this role.

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 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

Eligibility

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 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.

Further information

Please contact Erin Gauntlett, Deputy Director General on (08) 6551 4843 or via erin.gauntlett @lgirs.wa.gov.au or Gary Dreibergs, Chair Gaming and Wagering Commission on (08) 6552 1500 or via gary.dreibergs@gwc.wa.gov.au. You can also visit our website and 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 a covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following role specific requirements and leadership behaviours:

• Demonstrated experience in leading a high performing directorate/division in a regulatory environment with an ability to implement effective regulatory practice and principles.
• Lead Adaptively - You are continually learning and adapting your personal style and approach to be effective in new and challenging contexts and positions.

An executive search may be undertaken to fill this vacancy.

A pre-employment Conflict of Interest Declaration will be required prior to any formal offer of appointment.

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 Jacqueline Gao, Coordinator Recruitment Officer on (08) 9222 3632 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

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 Wednesday, 18 March 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.