Investigator

About the Role and Organization

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) in Perth, Western Australia, is dedicated to fostering a safe, equitable, and resilient economy where local industries, consumers, workers, and communities prosper. The department prioritizes collaborative reform, transparency, integrity, and community-centered regulatory practices. Emphasizing diversity and inclusion, LGIRS cultivates a workforce that mirrors the community's diversity, encouraging innovation through varied perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations into improper practices related to legislation governed by Consumer Protection.
• Analyze complaints and collect evidence through means such as obtaining witness statements, executing search warrants, and conducting interviews.
• Identify and assess potential offenses under relevant laws.
• Draft formal correspondence including letters, briefing notes, and comprehensive briefs of evidence to support investigative findings.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Flexible working hours within a standard 37.5-hour workweek.
• Varied work arrangements including remote work, fieldwork, and office presence.
• Annual leave entitlement of 20 days, with the option to take leave at half pay.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5% on accrued leave.
• Personal leave of 15 days per year.
• Long service leave of 13 weeks every seven years, also available at half pay.
• Paid parental leave of 18 weeks following 12 months of service.
• Three additional public holidays per year.
• Five days reproductive leave annually.
• Ten days disability leave annually.
• Five days bereavement leave.
• Five days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Opportunities for career growth through professional development, acting roles, shadowing, mentoring, and formal training.
• Stable employment conditions with fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions.