Senior Inspector in Perth

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)
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