Permanent Appointment We have a permanent fulltime opportunity for an experienced Family Support Liaison Officer within the WorkSafe Group located in our Cannington Office with the potential for a second position in the future. 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 the Family Support Liaison Officer (FSLO), you will work compassionately and respectfully, supporting families throughout cases where the Investigations Directorate is conducting investigations into workplace fatalities and serious injuries. Working closely with WorkSafe leaders, the FSLO will provide direct support to families, keep them informed about investigation and court proceedings, refer them to counselling and other services, and attend forums to support family members as required.

You will build respectful, meaningful, and trauma informed relationships with families and other stakeholders, communicating professionally and sensitively in an environment that can be emotionally challenging. Your drive, integrity and experience supporting those affected by trauma and grief will enable you to excel in this role.

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 a permanent appointment , applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application. Applicants with a valid visa to work and live in Australia for a specific duration may be assessed and considered suitable for similar fixed term vacancies that arise. 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. Should a qualification be required for this position, applicants must provide their certification and/or academic transcripts to verify relevance to the job requirements. Qualifications obtained outside of Australia must be provided with an assessment from the Overseas Qualifications Unit to ensure they meet Australian Standards (this is a free service). 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 Peter Cumming, Director Worksafe Investigations on (08) 6251 2210 or via email [email protected] or visit our website . You can also keep up to date on LGIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

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 555 727. SMS relay – 0423 677 767. 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 [email protected].

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📌 Family Support Liaison Officer (City of Canning)
🏢 Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety
📍 City of Canning