Senior Inspector

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 134,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Flexible work arrangements

Annual leave

Long service leave

Parental leave

Personal leave

Reproductive leave

Cultural leave

12% superannuation

Job summary

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) in Western Australia seeks a Case Manager to oversee safety regulatory oversight for assigned operators. You will review safety submissions, manage communications, and drive improvements for legislative compliance.

Key responsibilities include audits, inspections and investigations as required, plus liaising with operators to enhance safety. A Bachelor degree in engineering or science and a WA C/CA licence are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Science in petroleum, chemical, process or electrical discipline or other approved bachelor’s degree relevant to the operations of highly complex safety critical industry sectors.
• Current Western Australian C or C-A class drivers’ licence or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Case managing an appropriate safety regulatory oversight regime for assigned operators and associated operations.
• Reviewing the acceptability of each assigned operator's safety documentation submissions and making recommendations.
• Managing all safety related communication and meetings between the department and each assigned operator.
• Liaising with assigned operators to identify improvements and enhancements to the operator to enhance safety and legislative compliance.
• Undertaking audits, inspections and conducting or reviewing investigations as required.

Skills

Bachelor degree

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Science in petroleum, chemical, process or electrical

Job description

SC Level 3 $133,733 - $147,446 pa (PSCSAA 2024)

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

Case managing an appropriate safety regulatory oversight regime for assigned operators and associated operations.

Reviewing the acceptability of each assigned operator's safety documentation submissions and making recommendations.

Managing all safety related communication and meetings between the department and each assigned operator.

Liaising with assigned operators to identify improvements and enhancements to the operator to enhance safety and legislative compliance.

Undertaking audits, inspections and conducting or reviewing investigations as required.

Qualifications & Licenses

Bachelor of Engineering or Science in petroleum, chemical, process or electrical discipline or other approved bachelor’s degree relevant to the operations of highly complex safety critical industry sectors.

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)

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 Friday 16 October 2026 (WST)