Fixed term opportunity up to 30 June 2028 with the possibility for extension and/or permanency

Are you ready? Its time to join us.

Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment? We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and working at home, to help support you and get the best results possible for our community.

We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling good governance to local communities, regulating racing, gaming and liquor activities, resolving consumer and trade disputes, monitoring compliance, protecting workers’ health and safety, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, LGIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.

The role

As a Senior Project Officer, you will form part of a dynamic team responsible for researching strategic issues, coordinating initiatives and preparing high quality advice, correspondence and reports to support the Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program. Drawing on your experience in project coordination, policy development, research and stakeholder engagement, you will play a vital role in supporting the operational delivery of program objectives, contributing to initiatives that promote mentally healthy, respectful and safe workplaces across Western Australia’s mining sector.

Your project coordination, analytical and communication skills, and experience in program management, stakeholder engagement or a related field, will be key to your success in this role. You will apply your knowledge of contemporary Work Health and Safety legislation including psychosocial hazard requirements to ensure project activities align with regulatory expectations and support improved safety and wellbeing outcomes.

You will bring to the role your capability in end to end project delivery, including planning, fiscal management, monitoring progress, meeting reporting requirements and maintaining accurate project documentation. You will also support the administration of government grants and funded initiatives by tracking deliverables, applying governance processes and liaising with external providers to ensure compliance and timely outcomes. Your ability to evaluate complex information, develop evidence based recommendations, build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to the successful delivery of operational projects will be essential to achieving the MARS Program’s strategic objectives.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position,



including any specific requirements, leadership capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

Eligibility

To be eligible for fixed term employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia or have a valid visa to live and work in Australia for the duration of the fixed term employment at the time of application.

To work for LGIRS, you must consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a clearance before you start. If deemed suitable, LGIRS will coordinate and pay for your NCCHC as part of your pre-employment checks.

More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form.

Further information

Please contact Andrew Stanbury, General Manager MARS Program on (08) 9358 80***or via ***************@lgirs.wa.gov.au or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on LGIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

How to apply

We ask for you to provide:

A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and career development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following role specific requirements:

- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver operational project activities within a government environment, including taking ownership of end-to-end project delivery, managing fiscal components, monitoring progress against milestones, and meeting reporting and documentation requirements for funded initiatives.
- Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health, safety and wellbeing requirements, including an applied understanding of contemporary Work Health and Safety legislation, psychosocial hazard obligations, and the ability to integrate these requirements into day‑to‑day project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to administer government grants and funded programs, including managing high value agreements, tracking deliverables,



supporting governance and assurance processes, and working with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve compliant and timely project outcomes.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining role specific requirements and leadership behaviours assessed in further stages of the recruitment process. The complete list of role specific requirements and expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply, and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with LGIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, or require any technical support when submitting your application online, please contact Uma Maregouni, Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9222 31***or email ***************@lgirs.wa.gov.au.

To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

The department is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our department.

Our department is an equal opportunity employer, supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities and youth.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. NRS can help you connect with us on:

- TTY/voice calls – 133 677
- Speak & Listen – 1300 555 ***
- SMS relay – 0423 677 ***

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at ***************@lgirs.wa.gov.au

Closing Date: 4.00 pm on Thursday, 27 August 2026 (WST)

Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.

We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.

📌 Senior Project Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety WA
📍 Perth