The Department of Commerce works with the community to ensure high standards of safety and protection for workers and consumers, and promotes and fosters innovative industries, science and enterprise.
We are a high profile department for all the right reasons. Read the newspaper or watch the news and you will frequently see stories resulting from the activities of our employees.
A snapshot of Commerce reveals the professional and diverse nature of our work:
· We provide free information and advice including the ‘Fair Go’ Advice Service, Wageline; WA Scam Net and FuelWatch.
· We play a key role in the regulation and licensing of industries including real estate, property settlement, motor vehicles and travel agents.
· We promote safe environments with the delivery of technical and safety regulations and inspections through the divisions of EnergySafety and WorkSafe.
· We promote fair and flexible employment practices which recognise the rights and obligations of employees and employers in Western Australia. The department comprises eight divisions:
Building Commission, Consumer Protection, EnergySafety, Labour Relations, Industry, Science and Innovation, WorkSafe, Corporate Services and the Office of the Director General.
Our people
Commerce has approximately 1000 employees from diverse backgrounds who contribute to the administration of a wide range of legislation on behalf of state government and people of Western Australia.
Share our vision
A business environment that is productive, innovative, fair and safe.
Our mission
To create a contemporary, diversified economy that provides for the growth, safety and protection of the community by:
· promoting innovation and science;
· enhancing capacity; and
· ensuring a world class regulatory environment.
Our values
· Integrity and professionalism
· Our people and their contribution
· Making a difference
· Innovation