Senior Inspector / Gas Devices

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government's Petroleum & Gas Inspectorate seeks a dedicated Gas Inspector with a focus on safety, compliance, and professional workmanship in the gas devices sector. The role supports Senior Inspectors and engages with industry and the public to promote best practices.

Applicants should have a current Queensland Gas Work Licence or equivalent, regulatory experience, a relevant degree, and a valid Australian driver’s licence for regional travel.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland Gas Work Licence and/or Gas Work Authorisation, or interstate equivalent
• Experience as regulator/inspector is desirable
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, WHS, or Science from a recognised tertiary institute is desirable
• Current Australian drivers' licence is essential for regular, regional travel

Responsibilities

• Promote gas safety and compliance in the gas device sector within Queensland's petroleum and gas industry.
• Assist and empower Senior Inspectors in carrying out their functions in the gas devices sector.
• Engage with industry and the public to promote gas device safety and compliance.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement improved competency related to gas devices.

Skills

Gas regulation experience

Inspecting & auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Workplace Health and Safety or Science

Job description

The Petroleum & Gas Inspectorate provide advice, conduct inspections, audits and investigations at a range of sites that include household and commercial gas installations. This is an opportunity to promote gas safety and compliance in the gas device sector of the Queensland petroleum and gas industry.

We are looking for a person with focused interest in the gas devices sector and a passion for safety, compliance, and professional workmanship.

The role will include empowering and supporting Senior Inspectors in carrying out their functions in the gas devices sector and engaging with industry and the public to promote gas device safety and compliance.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate technical experience relating to type A and type B gas devices, and knowledge of gas device design and approval processes.

The role will include opportunities to engage and consult with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement improved competency associated with gas devices.

Essential / Desirable Requirements

• Applicants must hold a current Queensland Gas Work Licence and/or Gas Work Authorisation, or the interstate equivalent
• Experience as a regulator or inspector is desirable
• A tertiary qualification (bachelor's degree or higher) in Engineering, Workplace Health and Safety, or Science from a recognised tertiary institute is desirable
• Current Australian drivers' licence is essential for regular, regional travel

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• 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.

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