Principal Inspector (Electrical Safety Compliance)

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government's Office of Industrial Relations in Brisbane invites applications for Principal Inspector (Electrical Safety Compliance). The role focuses on investigating incidents, assessing evidence, and applying the Electrical Safety Act to uphold public safety.

You will lead complex investigations, prepare reports, and work with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen compliance across Queensland. Experience in regulatory environments is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, investigations or regulatory environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, conduct investigations and provide impartial decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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 collaborate with stakeholders to improve safety outcomes across Queensland.

Skills

Compliance experience

Investigations

Regulatory environment

Legislation interpretation

Job description

Principal Inspector (Electrical Safety Compliance)

We are seeking candidates with experience working in a compliance, investigations or regulatory environment.

Principal Inspector (Electrical Safety Compliance)

Help improve electrical safety across Queensland

The 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 will

• 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.
• 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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/706845/26

Closing Date: Monday, 23 November 2026

Occupational group

Auditing & Compliance