Principal Inspector (Electrical Safety Compliance)

Office-of-Industrial-Relations; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Industrial Relations seeks a Principal Inspector (Electrical Safety Compliance) to lead investigations and ensure adherence to electrical safety legislation across Queensland. You will evaluate evidence, prepare reports and apply regulatory powers under the Electrical Safety Act 2002.

Flexible location within Brisbane region offices and collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders will be central to improving safety outcomes and regulatory efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance, investigations, enforcement or a similar field is highly regarded.
• Electrical qualifications are not mandatory but helpful.
• Ability to interpret legislation and assess evidence with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Investigate electrical safety incidents, complaints and potential breaches of legislation.
• Prepare high-quality reports and recommendations and exercise regulatory powers under the Electrical Safety Act 2002.
• Lead complex investigations and contribute to strategic compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve electrical safety outcomes across Queensland.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Principal Inspector (Electrical Safety Compliance)Help improve electrical safety across QueenslandThe Electrical Safety Office is looking for an experienced and motivated Principal Inspector (Electrical Safety Compliance) to join our Compliance team.While electrical qualifications are not a mandatory requirement, we are seeking candidates with experience working in a compliance, investigations or regulatory environment. If you have a proven ability to interpret and apply legislation, conduct investigations, assess evidence and make sound, impartial decisions, we'd like to hear from you.As a Principal Inspector, you willInvestigate electrical safety incidents, complaints and potential breaches of legislationPrepare high-quality reports and recommendations and exercise regulatory powers under the Electrical Safety Act 2002.You'll also lead complex investigations, contribute to strategic compliance initiatives and work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to improve electrical safety outcomes across Queensland.We're looking for someone who demonstrates sound judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters with professionalism and integrity. Experience in regulatory compliance, investigations, enforcement or a similar field is highly regarded.Locations: We are flexible for applicants to be based at either of our OIR Offices in Brisbane Region, Robina, Ipswich, Maroochydore or Toowoomba.Why join us?At the Office of Industrial Relations, you'll work in a role that has a genuine impact on the safety of Queensland workers and the community. You'll be supported by an experienced team, ongoing professional development opportunities and a workplace that values collaboration, inclusion and continuous learning.How to apply?Your application needs to include:your resume (maximum two pages), including contact details for at least one referee who has thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the past two years; OR your current resume, including contact details for at least one referee who has thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the past two years; andYour written response to the two (2) questions belowMotivation:What interests you about the Principal Inspector (Electrical Safety Compliance) role, and how do your skills and experience enable you to make a positive contribution to the Electrical Safety Office?Compliance and Regulatory Experience:Describe a time when you worked in a compliance, investigations or regulatory environment to assess potential non-compliance or investigate a complex matter.What was your approach, what challenges did you encounter, and what was the outcome?Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/706845/26Closing Date: Monday, 23 November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.