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
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 professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
Secure work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions
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📌 Inspector Scientific Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 Department Of Local Government, Industry Regulation And Safety (Lgirs)
📍 Western Australia