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
Leads and manages the Mining and Critical Risks Investigations Branch including the Branch's physical, human and financial resources and ensures delivery of outcomes identified in the Department's Strategic Plan and ongoing investigative process improvement and reform initiatives are achieved.
Provides strategic leadership in the provision of quality customer focused, timely and cost-effective investigative activities into potential breaches of offence provisions, including those arising from serious injury and fatality events prescribed under the following legislative instruments (the relevant legislation):
- Mining Act **** and associated regulations;
- Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act **** and associated regulations;




- Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act ****; and
- Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act ****.
Reviews investigative outcomes and ensuring that consistent and ethical enforcement outcomes, including recommending potential prosecution of breaches of the relevant legislation.
Co-ordinates and allocates resources to the Branch's investigative responses to serious injury and fatality events.
Work outside of normal business hours, participate in a rotational on call roster and undertake travel as required.
Benefits working for LGIRS
Versatile 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 4.00 pm on Friday, 11 September **** (WST)
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📌 General Manager Mining And Critical Risks Investigations - Level 8 (Mis21070) (Western Australia)
🏢 Department Of Local Government, Industry Regulation And Safety (Lgirs)
📍 Western Australia