Why LGIRS
With the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safey (LGIRS), our work spans a wide range of areas—from strengthening local government and protecting workers’ safety to regulating industries and improving customer services. Our services include WorkSafe, industry regulation and consumer protection, labour relations, building and energy regulation and support of local government, regulation of the gambling and liquor industries and corporate support services.
Our values are captured in one simple and meaningful acronym: CARE – Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. This reflects what sits at the heart of our organisation – a genuine commitment to each other and to the work we do.
To learn more about the department and what we have to offer, please visit our website, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn or WorkSafeWA.
What does WorkSafe do?
WorkSafe drives workplace change in WA through education, specialist advice and enforcement. This includes work health and safety compliance in the mining and general industries sectors, and safety compliance for dangerous goods, as well as regulating major hazard facilities and petroleum operations within the state.
Who will you be working with?
We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and have an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected. Our workforce's diversity is our strength; it enhances our ability to be forward-thinking and responsive in the services we deliver to the Western Australian community.
Opportunities
This register may be used to fill a range of available opportunities within the WorkSafe Group, and across LGIRS, including:
- Fixed-term appointments to cover leave, acting or other vacancies, or projects with a finite life,
- Secondments opportunities for employees in the wider Public Sector, and
- Permanent appointments (in limited circumstances).
We are building a talent register for Inspector roles across a range of specialist disciplines, including Agriculture, Asbestos, Construction, Mental Health, Work Health and Safety, Triage, and Investigations.
Our inspector teams have distinct operational focuses and often require industry-specific knowledge, technical expertise, and relevant professional experience. If you have experience in any of these areas and would like to be considered for future opportunities, we encourage you to register your interest.
Positions may be available in a range of roles and the register is actively monitored for positions in these areas:
Inspectors & Senior Inspectors – General Industries and Specialist Teams
Help make Western Australian workplaces safer by conducting inspections, investigating incidents, enforcing WHS laws, and providing practical compliance advice. Opportunities are available across industry and specialist teams.
Inspector/Investigators & Senior Inspector/Investigators – Investigations
Lead complex investigations into serious and fatal workplace incidents. Gather evidence, conduct interviews, assess potential breaches of WHS legislation, and prepare reports and briefs for legal proceedings and safety outcomes.
Inspectors of Mines
Promote safety across the mining sector through inspections, investigations, stakeholder engagement, and compliance activities. Drive safety improvements and contribute to major reform and continuous improvement initiatives.
Dangerous Goods Officers
Support community safety by regulating dangerous goods and explosives across Western Australia. Conduct inspections, investigations, compliance assessments, and enforcement activities to prevent harm and manage risks.
Please reach out to the recruitment and engagement team at recruitmentandengagement@lgirs.wa.gov.au for a copy of the the Job Description Form (JDF) 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.
Being on the register does not guarantee employment, but you may be contacted if a suitable opportunity arises.
Eligibility
You must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or hold a visa that entitles you to live and work in Australia for the term of the employment contract.
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 (NCCHC), and/or other relevant checks and clearances.
How to apply
To register your interest, we ask for you to provide a detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development along with details of two referees.
Once you’ve got this ready please click here.
Your details will stay on our temporary register for three (3) months, after which time, you will need to reapply.
Of course, we recommend you monitor our current vacancies so you don’t miss out on an opportunity
Most of the positions in Worksafe are 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.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.