Senior WorkSafe Inspector, Electrical

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 127,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlements

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

NT WorkSafe, a division of the Northern Territory Government, invites applications for two ongoing full-time vacancies in Darwin for Senior WorkSafe Inspector, Electrical. The role conducts electrical inspections, enforces safety standards, and provides guidance to industry.

Candidates must hold an NT Unrestricted Electrical Licence or equivalent, have regulatory experience, and be willing to travel within the Territory.

Qualifications

• Current NT Unrestricted Electrical Mechanic’s Licence or A Grade Electrical Mechanic’s Licence.
• Experience in electrical inspection work.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform regulatory functions of an Authorised Officer/Inspector in accordance with NT WorkSafe legislation.
• Undertake inspections, test electrical installations using tools and equipment, investigate incidents and enforce compliance.
• Monitor electrical contractors to ensure ongoing compliance with Work Health and Safety legislation and electrical standards.
• Represent the division at forums and deliver educational sessions to promote electrical safety.

Skills

Electrical inspection

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Electrical Licence (NT Unrestricted)

Job description

Technical 5 Remuneration Package Range: $126,522 - $137,577

(including salary $107,238 - $116,744)

NT WorkSafe

Darwin, Northern Territory

Two ongoing full time vacancy is available

With the Northern Territory Government you will also receive 6 weeks recreational leave, 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and access to professional development and career progression opportunities.

Are you an experienced electrical professional with a sound understanding of the wiring rules and a passion for ensuring electrical safety?

NT WorkSafe is a division of the Attorney-General’s Department and is responsible for assisting businesses and workers to understand their obligations under work health and safety, dangerous goods, electrical safety and workers compensation legislation across the Northern Territory.

As a Senior WorkSafe Inspector, Electrical, you will perform the functions and exercise the powers of an appointed inspector in accordance with legislation administered by NT WorkSafe. You will conduct electrical inspections and enquiries, provide clear advice and enforce compliance when required to ensure work environments are without risk in accordance with legislation administered by NT WorkSafe.

To be shortlisted you must hold a current Northern Territory Unrestricted Electrical Mechanic’s Licence, A Grade Electrical Mechanic’s Licence or an equivalent interstate or New Zealand licence. You will also need demonstrated experience in electrical inspection work and in conducting enquiries into complaints or incidents, supported by sound knowledge and experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, relevant codes and standards and an awareness of the principles of procedural fairness and regulatory environments.

You will apply sound judgement, communication and regulatory skills to support the delivery of NT WorkSafe’s statutory functions and strategic objectives, working as part of a dedicated technical electrical specialist team.

You will:

• Perform the regulatory functions of an Authorised Officer/Inspector in accordance with legislation administered by NT WorkSafe.
• Undertake inspections, test electrical installations using tools and technical testing equipment, investigate electrical and workplace incidents, compliance monitoring, auditing and complaint handling, and report on potential enforcement action.
• Monitor electrical contractors to ensure ongoing compliance with the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) and Electrical Safety legislationand participate in other compliance programs.
• Work in partnership and cooperation with stakeholders to promote and encourage best practice and compliance.
• Represent the division at forums to deliver educational sessions to encourage continuous improvement of electrical safety.

It is a requirement that you currently hold a valid Australian Driver Licence and are willing to travel within the Territory. You must also be able to obtain a Working with Children Clearance.

We are looking for professionals with strong technical capability, sound judgement, and the ability to build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Success in this role requires a balance of regulatory confidence, practical problem-solving, and a commitment to achieving positive safety outcomes.

If you are motivated by complex technical challenges, enjoy working with industry to achieve meaningful improvements and want to play a key role in improving electrical safety across the Northern Territory, we encourage you to apply.

Darwin, the tropical capital of Australia’s Northern Territory, is renowned as a vibrant gateway to Asia, famed for its intense, year-round warm climate, dramatic saltwater crocodile encounters, and rich Aboriginal culture. Key highlights include the bustling Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, stunning harbour sunsets, and close proximity to Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks.

Experience all that the Territory can offer while contributing to keeping Territorians safe from electrical hazards.

Contact Information

Adrian Boyd, Manager Electrical Safety on 08 8999 1946 or [e-mail]

About us:

NT WorkSafe

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.