Talent Register

This register may be used to fill a range of available opportunities across LGIRS within various locations across Western Australia including the Perth Metropolitan area, Goldfields, Great Southern, Kimberley, Mid West, Pilbara and South West regions.

Here at the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS), our vision is to support a safe, fair and resilient economy where Western Australian industries, workers, consumers and communities thrive.

We believe that bringing our capabilities together offers an exciting opportunity to enhance our regulatory approach through collaborative reform, integrity, transparency and fairness – with the community always at the centre of what we do.

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 an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

Opportunities may include:

• Fixed-term appointments to cover leave, acting or other vacancies, or projects with a finite life,
• Secondments opportunities for employees in the wider Public Sector, and
• Permanent appointments ( in limited circumstances ).

Positions may be available in a range of roles and the register is actively monitored for positions in these areas:

• Policy, Strategy and Reform
• Project and Business Improvement
• Regulatory, Compliance and Investigation
• Inspection and Technical Specialist
• Legal and Legislative Services
• Finance and Procurement Services
• Human Resources and Workforce Services
• Communications, Media and Stakeholder Engagement
• Customer Service and Licensing
• Data, Research and Intelligence
• Information Management and Corporate Services
• Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Cyber Security
• Engineering and Scientific Services
• Administrative and Business Support

Being on the register does not guarantee employment, but you may be contacted if a suitable opportunity arises.

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
• Formal training options
• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

Interested? Click on “Apply” now to learn more about how to register your details with our Talent Register.