Team Leader Stakeholder Relations

About the Department

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is dedicated to fostering a secure, equitable, and resilient economy in Western Australia by supporting industries, workers, consumers, and communities. Our mission emphasizes collaborative reform, integrity, transparency, and fairness with community interests at the forefront.

Role Overview

The Team Leader Stakeholder Relations is responsible for designing and executing external communication and educational initiatives aligned with WorkSafe's objectives. This role requires establishing ongoing engagement with work health and safety as well as dangerous goods committees, sub-committees, and working groups. Building and nurturing productive partnerships with stakeholders across industry, government, and regulators is crucial for effective communication and education delivery. Providing expert advice to both internal and external parties is also a key function.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage external communication and educational programs to support WorkSafe goals.
• Initiate and sustain dialogue with relevant committees and working groups related to work health and safety and dangerous goods.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders in various sectors including industry, government, and regulatory bodies.
• Deliver high-level counsel to diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible working hours within a standard 37.5-hour workweek.
• Options for flexible work arrangements, including remote, field, and office environments.
• 20 days of annual leave annually, with the option to take leave at half pay.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5% paid on accrued leave.
• 15 days of personal leave each year.
• 13 weeks of long service leave every seven years, also available at half pay.
• Paid parental leave totaling 18 weeks after a year of service.
• Three additional public holidays in lieu annually.
• Five days of reproductive leave per year.
• Ten days disability leave annually.
• Five days bereavement leave each year.
• Five days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees annually.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Access to professional development, acting roles, mentoring, and shadowing opportunities.
• Formal training programs.
• Stable employment with job security, competitive pay, and 12% superannuation contributions.