Permanent Appointment

Want a role where your expertise makes a real difference?

As Plumbing Inspection Manager, you'll lead critical compliance and investigation activities, drive continuous improvement, and help ensure plumbing standards are upheld across Western Australia.

Working 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 Building and Energy Division has a strong focus on safety of the Western Australian community. The Division sets and monitors the technical standards for building and plumbing services, electricity and gas networks, and consumer installations and appliances. The Division also audits, inspects and investigates complaints and breaches of legislation. It also regulates and monitors the behaviour of those who are licensed and operate in these industries.

The role

As Plumbing Inspection Manager, you'll guide a team of skilled inspectors, oversee complex compliance activities, and help shape regulatory outcomes that protect the Western Australian community. From leading inspections and investigations to providing expert technical advice, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining high standards across the plumbing industry.

You will collaborate with industry and government stakeholders, champion continuous improvement, and develop a high-performing team committed to delivering exceptional compliance outcomes and your ability to build strong relationships, provide expert advice, analyse complex issues and drive continuous improvement will position you for success in this important leadership role.

You are an experienced plumbing professional, with substantial knowledge of plumbing compliance, inspection and licensing requirements. As a licensed plumbing contractor, you bring proven leadership experience, sound regulatory judgement, and a track record of delivering effective compliance outcomes in complex operational environments.

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 and across the WA public sector 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 be employed with LGIRS, you must meet the pre-employment requirements of the position and provide consent to undertake relevant pre-employment screening, which may include a Conflict of Interest Declaration, medical assessment, psychometric assessment, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and/or other relevant checks and clearances.

Further information

Please contact Luke Scanlon, Plumbing Inspection Manager on (08) 9191 8403 or via email Luke.SCANLON@lgirs.wa.gov.au or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on LGIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

How to apply

We ask for you to provide:

A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following role specific requirements and leadership behaviours:

• Certificate IV in Government Investigations or equivalent experience and skills in investigations.
• Substantial experience in all aspects of plumbing inspection work including the management and planning of plumbing compliance functions (or similar).
• Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build and sustain effective relationships and partnerships, and a high degree of competency in project/team management.
• Build Capability - You acknowledge the current capability in the various teams, identify gaps and actively work to resolve them.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining role specific requirements and leadership behaviours assessed in further stages of the recruitment process. The complete list of role specific requirements and expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply, and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with LGIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, or require any technical support when submitting your application online, please contact Mary Oswald, Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9222 3131 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@lgirs.wa.gov.au.

To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

This role is identified as having a higher likelihood of exposure to potentially traumatic events. This is any distressing experience or situation in which an individual’s physical or psychological wellbeing may be threatened. This could involve attending or investigating safety incidents or fatalities, interacting with affected, distressed and/or aggressive people, and exposure to objectionable material such as records containing potentially traumatic content.

The department has specific Potentially Traumatic Event Response Support processes and training available for this role. If you have any questions or would like further clarification about the nature of this position and the supports available, please contact Luke Scanlon, Plumbing Inspection Manager on (08) 9191 8403 or via email Luke.SCANLON@lgirs.wa.gov.au.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

LGIRS is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute. Inclusion is central to our values of collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (CARE). We recognise that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation. Different perspectives, experiences, and ideas help us better CARE for the Western Australian community. As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, young people, and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

We are proud members of the Hidden Disability Sunflower Program and the Australian Disability Network. LGIRS is also a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. Our engagement with these programs and networks reflects our commitment to supporting accessible and inclusive employment for individuals, as well as those with caring responsibilities through flexible work practices.

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 RecruitmentandEngagement@lgirs.wa.gov.au

Closing Date: 4.00 pm on Friday, 23 October 2026 (WST) 

Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.

We look forward to receiving your application and considering