Principal Inspector Explosives

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking an experienced explosives professional to join the Explosives Inspectorate as Principal Inspector of Explosives for the South Region. This statutory leadership role oversees inspections, investigations and licensing while providing expert regulatory advice.

You will lead a regional team, drive risk-based regulation, and promote fair, consistent practice across inspections, audits and incident response.

Qualifications

• Five years' relevant industry experience, including two years in a supervisory role.
• Current Australian driver licence is essential.
• Regular regional travel and participation in the 24/7 emergency response program.
• Pre-employment, security and clearance checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil the statutory responsibilities of Principal Inspector under the Explosives Act 1999 and Explosives Regulation 2017.
• Lead and develop the South Region team, fostering care, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee regulatory activities including inspections, investigations, audits and authority assessments.
• Provide evidence-based advice on compliance, enforcement, risks and performance.
• Build trusted relationships with industry, government and community stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering degree

Science degree

Chemistry degree

Job description

Resources Safety & Health Queensland is seeking an experienced explosives professional and people leader to join the Explosives Inspectorate as Principal Inspector of Explosives, South Region.

This statutory leadership role oversees regional inspections, audits, investigations, licensing and incident response, while providing expert advice and promoting fair, consistent and risk-based regulation.

What You'll Do

• Fulfil the statutory responsibilities of Principal Inspector under the Explosives Act 1999 and Explosives Regulation 2017.
• Lead and develop the South Region team, fostering care, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee complex regulatory activities, including inspections, investigations, audits and authority assessments.
• Provide evidence-based advice on compliance, enforcement, emerging risks and operational performance.
• Build trusted relationships with industry, government and community stakeholders.

About You

• You will have demonstrated explosives industry experience, strong leadership capability and sound judgement in a complex regulatory environment.
• You will also bring strong communication, negotiation, analytical and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to manage emerging issues and competing priorities.

Qualifications And Requirements

• A relevant qualification in engineering, chemistry or science will be highly regarded.
• Five years' relevant industry experience, including two years in a supervisory role, is highly desirable.
• A current Australian driver licence is essential.
• Regular regional travel, participation in the 24/7 emergency response program and relevant pre-employment, security and clearance checks are required.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .

Occupational group Auditing & Compliance