Principal Inspector (Electrical Safety Compliance)

Office of Industrial Relations; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Industrial Relations is seeking a Principal Inspector (Electrical Safety Compliance) to enhance electrical safety across Queensland. The role involves investigating incidents, preparing reports, and applying powers under the Electrical Safety Act 2002, while leading complex investigations and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Candidates with regulatory, investigations or enforcement experience are highly regarded, with flexibility in base locations across Brisbane region, Robina,

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, investigations, enforcement or a similar field is highly regarded.

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 internal and external stakeholders to improve electrical safety outcomes across Queensland.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Investigations

Legislation interpretation

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

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