Contribute, Develop and Thrive at LGIRS!

Contribute – give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve workplace health and safety.

Develop – grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.

Thrive – find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

We currently have two fixed term opportunities available up to July 2027 for specialists with agriculture experience located in our regional offices in Albany and Bunbury!

About the role

WorkSafe WA plays an integral role in upholding healthy and safe workplaces in Western Australia, reducing workplace incidents to ensure workers return home safely every day. We drive workplace change through education, specialist advice and enforcement.

As a WorkSafe Inspector, you will have a vital role in ensuring that workplaces are:

• adopting appropriate risk management strategies to reduce workplace hazards that can cause multiple and repeat fatalities and serious injuries;
• working to improve the management of psychosocial hazards;
• protecting workers from health hazards such as harmful dusts;
• consulting and involving workers in designing and implementing safe systems of work; and
• complying with work health and safety laws.

With investigative skills and experience in a regulatory, safety or general industry, you will be responsible for:

• carrying out workplace inspections and taking appropriate enforcement actions when health and safety laws are breached;
• conducting investigations into workplace incidents or accidents;
• assessing any possible breaches of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 or equivalent relevant legislation;
• gathering evidence and preparing briefs to legal, making recommendations about prosecutions and presenting evidence in court; and
• promoting and delivering work health and safety presentations, providing information to workplaces.

Our team members come from a wide range of professions and with no two days ever being the same, problem solving comes naturally to us. We are looking for people who share a passion for serving the community, have practical knowledge and experience in work health and safety, and excellent communication and organisational skills.

So, if you are driven by a commitment to ensuring safe work environments, with a keen eye for detail, a solid understanding of work health and safety laws, and the ability to enforce compliance with a collaborative approach, then this job is for you!

Please ensure you take a look at the Job Description Form and WorkSafe: The way forward for additional information on the role and our strategic directions.

About LGIRS

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is a diverse Western Australian government agency delivering a wide range of services across the State.

Our department consists of more than 1,900 dynamic individuals working together to support a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industryand resources sectors.

You will join a positive and supportive work environment with a culture of forward thinking and innovation, ensuring we meet the current and future needs of our State.

We are proud to offer flexible working, employee recognition programs, and professional development and mentoring programs, all so you can expand your horizons while balancing your work with other life commitments.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, 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.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.

Further information

Please contact Craig Sullivan, Team Manager Agriculture on 0473 763 691 or via craig.sullivan@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

• Broad range of industry experience relevant to the role, extensive knowledge and practical experience in the application of Work Health and Safety legislation including conducting inspections and investigations.
• Experience in gathering relevant information, formulating solutions to gather and interpret data, appraise evidence and evaluate arguments.
• Experience in developing and building rapport to gain cooperation from people in challenging and confronting situations.

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 Craig Sullvan, Team Manager Agriculture on 0473 763 691 or via craig.sullivan@lgirs.wa.gov.au.

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 Friday, 27 February 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.