Permanent Appointment
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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 Senior Inspector, you will form part of a dynamic regulatory team responsible for administering work health and safety legislation and Safety Levies legislation for petroleum operations. You will oversee safety regulatory programs for assigned operators, assess safety case submissions, conduct audits, inspections and investigations, and provide expert advice to support compliance, risk management and continuous improvement across the petroleum industry. This can include inspections either offshore or onshore in a rural environment for several days.
Drawing on your experience in safety regulation, compliance, risk management, petroleum operations, or a related technical field, you will play a vital role in promoting safe and compliant petroleum operations, supporting effective regulatory outcomes, and contributing to the protection of workers, the community and the environment.
Your strong regulatory, technical and stakeholder engagement skills, together with your experience in work health and safety, high-risk industries, petroleum operations, or industrial processes, will be key to your success in this role.
You will bring to the team your expertise in safety management systems, risk assessment, investigations, audits and inspections, and your ability to build productive relationships, influence positive safety outcomes, provide sound technical advice, and communicate effectively with industry, government and other stakeholders. You will also contribute to policy and legislative development, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and support team capability through collaboration, coaching and mentoring.
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 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.
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 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.
More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form.
Further information
Please contact Marianne Amato, Manager Critical Risks on (08) 9358 8190 or via Marianne.AMATO@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/or leadership behaviours:
- Bachelor of Engineering or Science in a petroleum, chemical, process or electrical discipline or other approved bachelor’s degree relevant to the operations of highly complex safety critical industry sectors.
- Significant experience in petrochemical, oil and gas and/or industrial chemical technologies in a technical or regulatory position.
- Experience in process safety and/or control systems as well as technical risk management including inspection or audit of systems for safety compliance.
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 Uma Maregouni, Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9222 3129 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.
This role is identified as having a higher likelihood of exposure to potentially traumatic events. This is any distressing experience or situation in which an individual’s physical or psychological wellbeing may be threatened. This could involve attending or investigating safety incidents or fatalities, interacting with affected, distressed and/or aggressive people, and exposure to objectionable material such as records containing potentially traumatic content.
The department has specific Potentially Traumatic Event Response Support processes and training available for this role. If you have any questions or would like further clarification about the nature of this position and the supports available, please contact Marianne Amato, Manager Critical Risks on (08) 9358 8190.
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.
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 Friday, 16 October 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.
Attachments
- Applicant Information Pack.pdf
- Job Description Form.pdf
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