Director WorkSafe Service Industries and Specialists

6 days ago

Cannington, Western Australia Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Director WorkSafe Service Industries and Specialists (Five year fixed term appointment)

Cannington, Western Australia (Hybrid)

WorkSafe Group is a part of the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS). LGIRS is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

  • Contribute
  • give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve 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.

Here at LGIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

  • Leads the operations of the WorkSafe Service Industries and Specialists Directorate
  • Ensures outcomes identified in the WorkSafe's Strategic Plan and ongoing reform initiatives are achieved.
  • Contributes to the ongoing strategic development and management of the Directorate
  • Ensures the achievement and monitoring of the Directorate's objectives and management of the Directorate's budget.
  • Undertakes and directs, as required, regulatory activities relating to sensitive and complex work health and safety (WHS) matters in accordance with the
    Work Health and Safety Act 2020
    (the Act) and ensures overall accuracy and quality of service delivery.
  • Delivers programs of work to provide information and advice to industry to promote WHS principles and the objectives of the Act.
  • Provides strategic advice to the WorkSafe executive on sensitive and complex matters.
  • Delivers a strategic stakeholder engagement framework and undertakes liaison and complex negotiation with external stakeholders including employers, unions, industry organisations and government agencies.

Benefits working for LGIRS

  • Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
  • Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
  • 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)
  • 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
  • 15 days personal leave per year
  • 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
  • 3 public holidays in lieu per year
  • 5 days reproductive leave per year
  • 10 days disability leave per year
  • 5 days bereavement leave
  • 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year
  • Ability to purchase additional annual leave
  • Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
  • Formal training options
  • Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

Interested? Click on "Apply" now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.

Closing Date: 4.00 pm on Friday, 24 October 2025 (WST)

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