Senior Inspector

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS); Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Annual leave

Parental leave

Professional development

Superannuation

Job summary

LGIRS in Western Australia seeks an experienced regulator to lead case management for safety oversight of assigned operators. You will review safety documents, manage communications, and identify improvements to enhance safety and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering or Science and a WA C or C-A driver’s licence. Flexible hours and hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in engineering/science or related field required.
• WA C or C-A class driver’s licence required.
• Experience in safety-critical industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Case manage safety regulatory oversight for assigned operators.
• Review safety documentation submissions and provide recommendations.
• Manage all safety-related communication and meetings with operators.
• Liaise with operators to identify safety improvements and compliance.
• Undertake audits, inspections and investigations as required.

Skills

Regulatory oversight

Audits & investigations

Stakeholder liaison

Safety documentation

Education

Bachelor in Engineering/Science

Job description

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)