Principal Technical Officer

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work arrangement

20 days annual leave per year

17.5% leave loading on annual leave

Job summary

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) in Western Australia seeks a Principal Technical Officer (Fixed Term Contract) to provide impartial expert advice on building service complaints, lead a team and coordinate inspections for regulatory outcomes. The role involves strategic planning, guidance to officials, and drafting policy materials to industry bodies.

The position is located in Cannington (Hybrid) with flexible working options and strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Qualification in building field or equivalent level of experience.
• Registered builder by examination or eligible by equivalent process in another jurisdiction.
• Current WA C or C-A class driving licence (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial and expert advice on building service complaints.
• Leads and manages the team to meet outcomes identified in the Branch Operational Plan.
• Conduct, source and coordinate the carrying out of building service inspections.
• Conduct investigations under the Building Services Act 2011.
• Participates in strategic and operational planning to deliver Branch objectives.
• Provide specialist advice on building matters to Complaints Officers and the Commissioner.
• Draft publications, policy and guidelines for communication to industry bodies relating to building matters.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Investigation

Policy drafting

Education

Qualification in building field or equivalent

Registered builder by examination

WA C/C-A driving licence

Job description

Principal Technical Officer (Fixed Term Contract)

Cannington, Western Australia (Hybrid)

Here at the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS), our vision is to support a safe, fair and resilient economy where Western Australian industries, workers, consumers and communities thrive.

We believe that bringing our capabilities together offers an exciting opportunity to enhance our regulatory approach through collaborative reform, integrity, transparency and fairness – with the community always at the centre of what we do.

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 an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

Provides impartial and expert advice on building service complaints to individuals who are party to a complaint.

Leads and manages the team to meet outcomes identified in the Branch Operational Plan.

Conduct, source and coordinate the carrying out of building service inspections on behalf of the Branch and State Administrative Tribunal.

Conduct investigations under the provisions of the Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administrations) Act 2011.

Participates in strategic and operational planning to develop Branch objectives to enable delivery of departmental outcomes.

Provide specialist advice, guidance and instruction on building related matters to Complaints Officers, other Directorates and the Commissioner.

Draft publications, policy and guidelines for communication to industry bodies relating to building matters.

Qualifications & Licenses

Qualification in a relevant field or a combination of extensive building industry experience and training to an equivalent level.

Registered builder by examination (or eligible by equivalent process in another Australian jurisdiction).

Current Western Australian C or C-A class drivers’ licence) or equivalent

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 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

Applications close at 4pm on Monday, 16 November 2026 (WST)