General Manager Policy and Legislation

About the role

The General Manager Policy and Legislation leads the Legislation and Policy Branch within Racing, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, providing strategic leadership across policy development, legislative reform, regulatory initiatives and risk management. The role shapes regulatory frameworks and oversees complex projects, inter-agency collaboration and secretariat and policy support for statutory bodies. It is a permanent appointment based in Perth.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on policy, legislation, risk management and regulatory initiatives
• Lead and manage human and physical resources within the business area, within budgetary and legislative constraints
• Develop, review and progress legislation, regulations, policy and guidance through government and parliamentary processes
• Create and advance legislative amendments and ensure statutory obligations are met
• Give input on proposed policy changes for the liquor, wagering and gaming industries and advise the department, statutory bodies, the Director of Liquor Licensing and the Minister
• Build relationships with stakeholders and represent the department on forums, committees and working groups
• Manage secretariat support for statutory bodies, including annual reports, and oversee programs and projects

Required profile

• Demonstrated practical experience leading the development, implementation and evaluation of policy and legislation
• Demonstrated experience in parliamentary processes relating to the passage of legislation
• Demonstrated experience managing human, financial and business systems
• Demonstrated experience building and leading a team to deliver complex policy projects
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or indefinite visa; fixed-term eligibility depends on visa status
• Consent to pre-employment screening, which may include a conflict of interest declaration, medical and psychometric assessment, and a criminal history check

Applications require a detailed resume and a two-page cover letter addressing the role-specific requirements. The closing date is 4pm on Monday 16 November 2026.