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

· Leading and managing a team of plumbing inspectors

· Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, particularly those in relation to human factors and ergonomic issues.

· Carry out workplace inspections and take enforcement action when health and safety laws are breached.

· Identify issues in relation to WHS and human factors and ergonomics and apply findings to industry sectors or organisations as appropriate.

· Respond to requests for regulatory and technical information about human factors and ergonomics and the WHS legislation.

· Prepare correspondence and reports in relation to human factors and ergonomics and WHS legislation.

· Gather evidence,



make recommendations about prosecutions and present evidence in court as required.

· Co-ordinate and participate in team projects and have input to future policy and direction

Qualifications & Licenses A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent qualification relevant to human factors and ergonomics.

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 career 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.

📌 Inspector Scientific Officer (City of Canning)
🏢 Department Of Local Government, Industry Regulation And Safety (Lgirs)
📍 City of Canning