WorkSafe Senior Inspector/Investigator

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

Lead specialist cases and conduct highly complex, sensitive and/or high profile investigations into workplace injuries and fatalities

Carry out workplace inspections and take enforcement actions related to more complex and sensitive matters when work health and safety laws are breached.

Interpret and apply legislation, including work health and safety legislation, and other policies and procedures as part of the investigative and/or inspection process.

Maintain the integrity of investigations by adhering to investigative standards and/or criminal standard of proof and legal precedents.

Adhere to the rules of evidence to identify, collect and preserve relevant evidence from a range of sources in challenging and/or traumatic circumstances to determine potential breaches.

Ensure high quality briefs of evidence submitted for prosecution are compiled and presented in accordance with recognised standards, policies and procedures.

Conduct thorough, quality investigative interviews using high level interview techniques as appropriate, in accordance with legal precedents and recognised contemporary standards.

Represent the Department in court and attend legal proceedings to give evidence as required.

Work collaboratively with other investigative agencies to benefit incident response and investigation, including liaising with partner agencies in accordance with interagency agreements.

Coach and guide team members on more complex and sensitive issues and foster a positive team environment.

Conduct workplace inspections and undertake scene examination related activities as required.

Undertake occasional travel, work in remote areas and occasionally work outside normal business hours as required.

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 bereavement leave

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

Interested? Click on “Apply” now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.