WorkSafe Senior Inspector / Investigator

WorkSafe Investigations Branch; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Senior Inspector/Investigator to lead complex workplace investigations in Western Australia. The ideal candidate will have strong investigative skills, a solid understanding of work health and safety legislation, and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism. Responsibilities include interpreting legislation, conducting interviews, and producing detailed reports. This position offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee recognition programs

Professional development and mentoring programs

Qualifications

• Experience in leading complex investigations into workplace incidents.
• Capability to interpret legal frameworks and gather evidence.
• Skills in producing detailed reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into serious workplace incidents and fatalities.
• Conduct interviews with witnesses according to legal standards.
• Produce quality investigative materials for prosecutions.

Skills

Investigative acumen

Understanding of WHS legislation

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Level 6 $120,457 - $132,753 pa (PSCSAA 2024) Permanent - Full Time Cannington 2026-01-02 4 : 00 PM WorkSafe Senior Inspector / Investigator (00017171)

Contribute, Develop and Thrive at LGIRS!

Contribute – give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve workplace health and 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.

We currently have both permanent and fixed term appointments available.

About the role

WorkSafe WA plays an integral role in upholding healthy and safe workplaces in Western Australia, reducing workplace incidents to ensure workers return home safely every day. We drive workplace change through education, specialist advice and enforcement.

As a WorkSafe Inspector / Investigator, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and safety of Western Australian workers by leading highly complex, sensitive, and high-profile investigations into serious workplace incidents and fatalities.

Working as part of a specialised and dedicated team within the WorkSafe Investigations Directorate, you will manage the full investigative process. This will involve :

• Interpreting legislation and gathering evidence to assess possible breaches of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 or equivalent legislation;
• Conducting interviews with witnesses in accordance with legal obligations and contemporary standards; and
• Producing quality investigative materials including compiling reports, documentary evidentiary assessments and briefs for criminal standard prosecutions.

Your strong investigative acumen, understanding of WHS legislation, and ability to manage challenging, often traumatic situations with professionalism and integrity will be key to your success in this role. You will also contribute to the development of policies, build productive relationships with key stakeholders and partner agencies, and provide mentoring and support to less experienced team members.

Our team members come from a wide range of professions and with no two days ever being the same, problem solving comes naturally to us. We are looking for people who share a passion for serving the community, have practical knowledge and experience in work health and safety, and excellent communication and organisational skills.

So, if you are driven by a commitment to ensuring safe work environments, with a keen eye for detail, a solid understanding of work health and safety laws, and the ability to enforce compliance with a collaborative approach, then this job is for you!

Please ensure you take a look at the Job Description Form and for additional information on the role and our strategic directions.

About LGIRS

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is a diverse Western Australian government agency delivering a wide range of services across the State.

Our department consists of more than 1,900 dynamic individuals working together to support a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry and resources sectors.

You will join a positive and supportive work environment with a culture of forward thinking and innovation, ensuring we meet the current and future needs of our State.

We are proud to offer flexible working, employee recognition programs, and professional development and mentoring programs, all so you can expand your horizons while balancing your work with other life commitments.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached