The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (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
- Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, particularly those in relation to human factors and ergonomic issues.
- Carry out workplace inspections and take enforcement action when health and safety laws are breached.
- Identify issues in relation to WHS and human factors and ergonomics and apply findings to industry sectors or organisations as appropriate.
- Respond to requests for regulatory and technical information about human factors and ergonomics and the WHS legislation.
- Prepare correspondence and reports in relation to human factors and ergonomics and WHS legislation.
- Gather evidence, make recommendations about prosecutions and present evidence in court as required.
- Co-ordinate and participate in team projects and have input to future policy and direction
Qualifications & Licenses
A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent qualification relevant to human factors and ergonomics.
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
- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions