Principal Inspector (Electrical Safety Compliance), Office Of Industrial Relations

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Principal Inspector (Electrical Safety Compliance) to improve electrical safety across Queensland. The role involves investigating incidents, applying legislation, and producing reports for regulatory action.

Locations are flexible across multiple offices in the Brisbane region, including Robina, Ipswich, Maroochydore and Toowoomba. The successful candidate will work with diverse stakeholders to enhance safety outcomes for workers and the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance, investigations, enforcement or a similar field is highly regarded.
• Able to interpret and apply legislation, conduct investigations, assess evidence and make sound, impartial decisions.

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, contribute to strategic compliance initiatives and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to improve electrical safety outcomes.

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.

Principal Inspector (Electrical Safety Compliance), Office of Industrial Relations Brisbane - East, Australia