WorkSafe Senior Inspector/Investigator

Agency : Local Government, Industry Reg and Safety, Dept of – Cannington WA 11d ago , from Western Australia Government 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 both permanent and fixed term appointments available. 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/Investigator, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and safety of Western Australian workers by leading highly complex, sensitive, and high-profile investigations into serious workplace incidents and fatalities. Working as part of a specialised and dedicated team within the WorkSafe Investigations Directorate, you will manage the full investigative process. This will involve: Interpreting legislation and gathering evidence to assess possible breaches of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 or equivalent legislation; Conducting interviews with witnesses in accordance with legal obligations and contemporary standards; and Producing quality investigative materials including compiling reports, documentary evidentiary assessments and briefs for criminal standard prosecutions. Your strong investigative acumen, understanding of WHS legislation, and ability to manage challenging, often traumatic situations with professionalism and integrity will be key to your success in this role. You will also contribute to the development of policies, build productive relationships with key stakeholders and partner agencies, and provide mentoring and support to less experienced team members. 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, industry and 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 Lucy Hacker, Manager Investigations on or via ***********@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: 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 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 ***or email ***************@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 Lucy Hacker, Manager Investigations on 2***. 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 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: SMS relay – *** 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 ***************@lgirs.wa.gov.au CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Friday, 2 January 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 You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader. #J-18808-Ljbffr