APS6 Senior WHS Inspector

Aurion; Australia; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcare (Australian Government) is seeking a Work Health and Safety Inspector to ensure workplace compliance with safety regulations. This role involves mentoring less experienced inspectors and collaborating with various stakeholders to promote workplace safety across industries.

Successful candidates will need to meet specific qualifications, including Australian citizenship and obtaining a Certificate IV in Government (Investigation) within 12 months. The position may require interstate travel and participation in an on-call roster.

Qualifications

• Hold or obtain a Certificate IV in Government (Investigation) within 12 months of engagement.
• Australian citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Help employers understand their WHS responsibilities.
• Mentor less experienced inspectors.
• Engage with stakeholders across various industries.

Job description

Overview of the team

The Regional Operations Team is the service delivery arm of Regulatory Operations Group (ROG) and administers the Work, Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) through a variety of prevention, compliance and enforcement activities. Services are delivered across the country through employees working in regional offices in QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, NT, WA and ACT.

Overview of the role

Work Health and Safety (WHS) Inspectors play a vital role in workplace health and safety by helping employers understand their WHS responsibilities, fostering a cooperative and consultative approach with workers and their representatives and by taking appropriate action when non‑compliance is found.

WHS Inspectors undertake a range of WHS regulatory activities in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures. The work includes WHS related prevention programmes and campaigns, stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution, presentations, inspections and investigations across a wide range of industries and risk factors (physical and psychosocial).

The role requires working as a member of a team, assisting to mentor less experienced inspectors, and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including employers, workers, complainants, Health and Safety Representatives, employer associations, unions, and federal and state government agencies.

Mandatory qualifications

• Hold or obtain a Certificate IV in Government (Investigation) within 12 months of engagement.

Eligibility and specific conditions of employment

• Australian citizenship.
• Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).
• Employee health declaration.
• Six months probationary period for new engagements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
• Specific conditions:
  • Achieve and maintain appointment as an Inspector under the WHS Act.
  • Hold and maintain a motor vehicle driver licence for at least a motor car.
  • Some intra and interstate travel is required, including overnight absences.
  • Participate in an after‑hours on‑call roster (where operational necessities dictate).