Senior Regional Officer (Outstanding Southern) (permanent position)

Albany, 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

Consumer Protection is responsible for promoting fair trading and consumer protection in Western Australia. As a Senior Regional Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering consumer protection services to both consumers and traders within your local region.

- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships to support the delivery of these services and assist the community, with a particular focus on vulnerable consumers including Indigenous consumers,



and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- Develop, implement and maintain appropriate education, community engagement and communication strategies including active engagement with the media.
- Resolve consumer disputes.
- Undertake compliance inspections.

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.

Applications close at 4pm on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 (WST).

📌 Senior Regional Officer (Great Southern) (Albany)
🏢 Department Of Local Government, Industry Regulation And Safety (Lgirs)
📍 Albany