Permanent Appointment

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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

Who you will be working with?

In this role, you'll lead a team of Dangerous Goods professionals at the forefront of Dangerous Goods regulation, compliance, and assurance activities. Your team conducts inspections, audits and assessments, engages directly with industry, provides specialist advice, and works collaboratively with other regulators and agencies to promote safe and compliant Dangerous Goods activities.

Reporting to the Manager Dangerous Goods, you’ll work closely with a collaborative leadership team committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and developing people to reach their full potential. As a leader, you’ll play an important role in fostering a positive team culture, building capability, and supporting professional growth, while also guiding complex regulatory and compliance activities across the dangerous goods sector.  

This is a highly connected role where you'll build strong relationships with industry, government stakeholders, and internal teams to influence outcomes and support effective, risk-based regulation.

What we can offer you?

At our organisation, you'll have the opportunity to lead a highly skilled team and make a meaningful contribution to improving safety and compliance outcomes across the dangerous goods and explosives industries.  This role offers exposure to complex regulatory challenges, strategic decision-making, and collaboration with industry and government stakeholders across Western Australia.

We value flexible ways of working and support arrangements that enable our people to perform at their best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What does a typical day look like?

No two days are the same and you will have a high level of autonomy to prioritise your workday. The role combines people leadership, technical expertise, operational problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement.

You may be reviewing complex compliance matters, providing guidance on regulatory decisions, engaging with industry stakeholders onsite, supporting assurance and inspection activities, or working with government partners to address emerging risks. Throughout it all, you'll ensure a consistent, fair and risk-based approach to regulation while supporting your team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for a strong and confident leader who can provide clear direction, maintain high regulatory standards, and lead a high-performing team in a complex regulatory environment. This role requires someone who is comfortable making difficult decisions, leading compliance and enforcement activities, and supporting their team to deliver fair, consistent, and risk-based regulatory outcomes.

The successful applicant in this role will require resilience, integrity, and the confidence to make difficult decisions, balancing constructive stakeholder engagement with the consistent enforcement of regulatory requirements.

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.

More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form.

Further information

Please contact Erin WELLS, Manager Dangerous Goods on (08) 9358 8216 or via Erin.WELLS@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 leadership behaviours:

• Significant leadership and management experience and skills particularly in relation to building and optimising people's capabilities and developing motivated and cohesive work teams.
• Experience in managing professional or technical staff within a safety, chemical and/or process industry context.
• Qualifications and/or significant experience in chemistry, process safety or Chemical Engineering.

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 Uma Maregouni, Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9222 3129 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 (where appropriate).

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 Erin WELLS, Manager Dangerous Goods on (08) 9358 8216.

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, 2 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 you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.