Senior Psychosocial Risk Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Flexible working arrangements (from: 3

20 days annual leave per year

Parental leave and family-friendly ent

12% superannuation contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) in Perth, WA is seeking a Senior Psychosocial Risk Consultant to lead and strengthen our psychosocial risk management and psychological health and safety program, aligning regulatory standards with practical workplace practices.

The role requires translating complex legislation into clear actions, guiding managers to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective controls, while building capability and providing

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of psychosocial risk management frameworks, procedures, resources and initiatives.
• Translate complex technical and legislative requirements into clear and practical action.
• Support managers and leaders to identify hazards, assess risks, implement effective controls.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and capability development to the position reporting to this role.

Job description

Senior Psychosocial Risk Consultant (permanent position)

Perth, Western Australia (Hybrid)

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

As the Senior Psychosocial Risk Consultant, you will lead and strengthen the department's approach to psychosocial risk management and psychological health and safety.

As a regulator, LGIRS has an important opportunity to lead by example. You will help us ensure our internal practices reflect the standards of prevention, accountability and continuous improvement we expect across regulated industries.

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of psychosocial risk management frameworks, procedures, resources and initiatives.
• Translate complex technical and legislative requirements into clear and practical action.
• Support managers and leaders to identify hazards, assess risks, implement effective controls.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and capability development to the position reporting to this role.

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 Wednesday, 30 September 2026 (WST)