Senior Inspector Scientific Officer

Human Factors and Ergonomics Branch; England; On-site; GBP 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A government regulatory agency in England seeks a Senior Inspector Scientific Officer to enhance safety outcomes in Western Australian workplaces. This role involves leading teams, conducting inspections, and providing specialized advice in workplace health and safety. The position requires strong regulatory and investigative skills, with a focus on building capabilities across the organization. Candidates with experience in high-risk industries and a commitment to safety improvement are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home options

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in workplace health and safety within high-risk industries.
• Strong regulatory and investigative skills.
• Ability to conduct complex inspections and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of inspectors in regulatory and technical activities.
• Provide specialist advice to improve safety outcomes.
• Undertake high-level investigations and legislative contributions.

Skills

Regulatory skills

Technical skills

Investigative skills

Coaching and mentoring

Job description

Lead safety reform across Western Australia mining sector

SC Level 3 $129,211 - $142,460 pa (PSCSAA 2024) Permanent - Full Time Cannington 2026-01-19 4 : 00 PM Senior Inspector Scientific Officer (00000087)

Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home, in the field or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community? Then the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is for you!

We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling good governance to local communities, regulating racing, gaming and liquor activities, resolving consumer and trade disputes, monitoring compliance, protecting workers’ health and safety, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, LGIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.

The role

As the Senior Inspector Scientific Officer, you will form part of a dynamic team responsible for carrying out complex and sensitive regulatory and technical activities, while both working in and leading teams of inspectors. Drawing on your extensive expertise, you will play a vital role in improving safety and health outcomes across Western Australian workplaces by delivering specialist advice, undertaking high-level investigations, and building capability across the organisation and industry.

Your strong regulatory, technical and investigative skills, and experience in workplace health and safety within high-risk industries, will be key to your success in this role.

You will bring to the role your advanced expertise in conducting complex inspections and investigations, your ability to coach and mentor less experienced inspectors, and your capability to influence and contribute to legislation, policy development, and sector-wide safety improvements.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached