Job Summary
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety WA – Collie WA
Salary: $120,457 - $132,753 a year
Position: Full time, Permanent
Remuneration
Up to $177,328 per annum (salary $132,753, superannuation $15,930, attraction and retention incentive $28,645, and leave loading). The ARI payment will expire on 31 December 2026.
Benefits
Flexible working hours, work from home options, and a supportive work environment.
Role
Inspector of Mines – Mechanical. The role involves administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022. Tasked with driving continuous improvement, conducting inspections, technical audits and investigations, preparing reports and promoting best practices across the industry.
Responsibilities
• Administer WHS legislation and regulations in the mining sector. • Conduct inspections, technical audits, and investigations. • Prepare comprehensive reports and recommend improvements. • Promote best practices and safety culture within the industry. • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Tertiary vocational or trade qualification in a mechanical discipline relevant to the resources sector.
* Demonstrated knowledge and substantial experience in the mining industry in an Australian context, with practical application of WHS legislation and risk management principles.
* Experience conducting complex investigations and managing emerging risks and projects.
* Skills in negotiating and engaging confidently with mine statutory stakeholders in a high-pressure regulatory environment.
Application
Provide a detailed resume, cover letter (max two pages) and the following information:
* Certification and/or academic transcripts to verify relevance to the role.
* Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Contact
Aaron Graham, Regional Inspector of Mines - (08) 9734 21*** or via ************@lgirs.wa.gov.au.
Closing Date
The position closes at 4:00pm WST on Monday, 29 June 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Attachments
* Applicant Information Pack.pdf
* Job Description Form
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