▷ Immediate Start: WorkSafe Inspector/Investigator

Permanent - Full Time

Cannington

2025-10-20 4:00 PM

(MIS20110)

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.

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 have a vital role in supporting the investigation of serious and fatal incidents, obtaining information to establish the facts and assessing those facts against the State Work Health & Safety legislation. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively with Senior Inspector/Investigators, ensuring investigative integrity and adherence to legal standards.

Your duties will include the assessment of incident notifications, collecting evidence-based information from a variety of sources, and preparing high-quality reports and recommendations regarding investigation outcomes. You will also occasionally be required to attend workplaces and conduct relevant enquiries relating to incidents and take appropriate enforcement action.

The role demands strong analytical and problem solving skills, highly developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to operate in challenging environments—including, on occasions, remote locations and outside standard hours.

This role embodies leadership through mentoring, motivating, and enabling others. You’ll be expected to demonstrate initiative, uphold investigative excellence, and contribute to a culture of safety and accountability.

Our team is made up of professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to problem solving and public service. We thrive in dynamic environments where adaptability and collaboration are key.

We're looking for individuals who are passionate about creating safer workplaces, possess strong communication and organisational skills, and bring a sharp eye for detail. If you have the attributes to meet the above role demands, and a willingness to learn about WHS legislation and investigations, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact—working alongside a dedicated team to uphold compliance and improve safety outcomes across the community.

Please ensure you take a look at the Job Description Form and see our website for ‘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.

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.

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 and/or leadership behaviours:

- Provide an example of an investigation you have completed, detailing the methods used to plan and scope the investigation, and methods used to establish the facts and determine the outcomes.
- Demonstrate your experience in preparing high-level reports for incident investigations and developing information and advice regarding investigation outcomes
- Provide an example to demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute positively to your work environment

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.

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.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday 20 October 2025 (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.

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