WorkSafe Senior Inspector/Investigator
(MIS24233)
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.
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 WorkSafe Senior Inspector/Investigator you will form part of a dynamic team responsible for leading highly complex, sensitive and high-profile investigations into serious workplace injuries and fatalities; conducting proactive workplace inspections in complex or sensitive environments; enforcing compliance with work health and safety legislation; and managing the full investigative process, including evidence collection, analysis, and preparation of briefs for prosecution. Drawing on your extensive experience in investigations, regulatory compliance, and applying legislation, you will play a vital role in ensuring accountability, supporting successful legal outcomes, and improving workplace safety across the State.
Your investigative, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills, along with your experience in work health and safety, regulatory investigations, or a related enforcement field, will be key to your success in this role.
You will bring to the role your expertise in conducting end-to-end complex investigations, applying evidentiary standards, and preparing prosecution briefs, as well as your ability to interview effectively, interpret legislation, manage sensitive situations, build strong interagency relationships, and coach and guide less experienced team members.
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.
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 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 Lee Evans, General Manager Mining and Critical Risks Investigations on 0499 865 625 or via email [email protected] 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:
- Significant demonstrated experience in the following:
- Conducting highly complex, sensitive and/or high-profile investigations using recognised investigative methods, skills and associated standards and/or demonstrated practical experience in the application of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2020 or equivalent relevant legislation.
- Producing high level investigative written material including compiling summaries and reports and documenting evidentiary assessments and investigative outcomes.
- Contributing positively to high performing investigative teams and coaching and guiding less experienced team members.
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 [email protected].
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 Lee Evans, General Manager Mining and Critical Risks Investigations on 0499 865 625.
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 [email protected]
Closing Date: 4.00 pm on Friday, 19 June 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.
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