Senior Triage Inspector - Cannington, WA, Australia

Permanent appointment

Ignite a meaningful career that's supported by flexible working, unparalleled development opportunities and progressive policies and benefits.

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 Triage Inspector, you will form part of a dynamic psychosocial regulatory team responsible for regulating and investigating psychosocial hazards in workplaces under the Work Health and Safety framework.

The Senior Triage Inspector is a dual-purpose role that combines the assessment and triage of incoming psychosocial matters with the delivery of regulatory inspection and investigation activities. The role is responsible for evaluating notifiable dangerous incidents, serious injuries and diseases, and fatalities reported under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 to determine the most appropriate regulatory response, ensuring resources are directed to matters of highest risk and regulatory significance.

In addition to triage functions, the Senior Triage Inspector conducts inspections and investigations into psychosocial hazards, assessing whether duty holders have identified and controlled risks so far as is reasonably practicable. You will liaise with industry, government agencies and other stakeholders, conduct initial enquiries, utilise inspector powers where required, and ensure incidents are investigated in a timely manner.

Drawing on your experience in workplace health and safety, compliance, investigations, regulation or a related field, you will play a vital role in supporting effective regulatory oversight, protecting workers and workplaces, and contributing to improved safety outcomes across Western Australia. You will also be required to manage sensitive and confronting matters, engaging professionally and empathetically with individuals affected by serious workplace incidents and fatalities.

Your strong investigative, analytical and decision-making skills, together with your experience in incident assessment, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, workplace inspections, or enforcement activities, will be key to your success in this role.

You will bring to the team your expertise in incident triage, risk assessment, workplace health and safety legislation, inspections and enforcement, and your ability to make sound judgements in complex situations, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and manage sensitive matters with professionalism and compassion. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, mentor less experienced team members, identify emerging workplace safety issues, support policy and legislative development, and foster a positive, collaborative team culture.

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 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.

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 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 Justine McGillivary, Team Manager - Psychosocial on (08) 9358 8185 or via justine.mcgillivray@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:

• Diploma or higher Occupational, Safety and Health qualification or equivalent relevant WHS experience.
• Significant range of industry experience relevant to the role, extensive knowledge and practical experience in the application of WHS legislation including gathering preliminary information and conducting investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex and sensitive situations effectively.

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 (where appropriate).

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 Justine McGillivray, Team Manager Psychosocial on (08) 9358 8185.

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 Tuesday, 20 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.