Team Manager Retail & Service Industries
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Are you ready to lead a team of inspectors, manage complex work health and safety investigations and help make workplaces safer?

We are seeking a Team Manager to lead our Retail and Service Industries team, based at our Cannington office

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 Team Manager Retail & Service Industries, you will lead a team of inspectors delivering safety outcomes through complex investigations, regulatory enforcement, and the provision of WHS (Work Health and Safety) advice in the workplace. In this role, you will set clear expectations, support capability development, and promote a positive and professional team culture aligned with the Department's values and ethical standards.

Drawing on your expertise in regulatory compliance, investigations, and people leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring workplaces meet WHS legislative requirements, improving safety outcomes, and supporting the Directorate's strategic priorities through effective planning, risk management,



and stakeholder engagement.

Your leadership capability and experience in WHS legislation will be central to your success. You will manage team resources, plan and prioritise operational activities, and lead the development of initiatives that align with the Directorate's Business Plan and broader organisational objectives, while coaching and mentoring staff to perform confidently in a complex regulatory environment.

You will bring expertise in compliance, legislation and enforcement, together with a strong commitment to developing and sustaining a high‐performing team. Through effective supportive constructive feedback and ongoing career development, you will foster a positive and inclusive team culture. Your ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders, represent the Department at state and national forums, and provide specialised advice on complex WHS issues will contribute to strong regulatory practice, improved safety outcomes, and the Department's commitment to workplace health and safety.

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 Eve Speyers, Director Service Industries & Specialists Directorate on (*** or via ******* or visit our website. You can als

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