Workplace Health and Safety Inspector Recruitment Program
We are looking for authorised WHS inspectors from across Australia to make the move to sunny, vibrant and thriving Southeast Queensland. Come join an outstanding team dedicated to giving back to the community by helping prevent workplace fatalities and injuries in a new jurisdiction.
You’ll be part of the Queensland WHS Inspectorate that is dedicated and committed to assisting in the reduction of workplace incidents, through the delivery of compliance and enforcement functions. If this sounds exciting, we’re looking for you!
Here are some other benefits for successful applicants:
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements.
- Recognition of service for long service and sick leave.
- Contribution to relocation costs.
- Minimal initial training requirements as your interstate authorisation can be recognised by the WHS regulator in Queensland.
- Competitive salary and benefits including a 36.25-hour work week, salary packaging options and a generous 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- You’ll have access to Fitness Passport which offers employees and their family discounted access to a wide range of gyms, pools and health centres across Queensland as well as a 24-hour employee assistance programs for you and your immediate family.
Examples of WHS Inspector roles currently available in Queensland
Key responsibilities include:
- Utilise the powers appointed to inspectors according to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the Electrical Safety Act 2002 to assist the government in meeting the objectives of these Acts.
- Participate in state-wide compliance campaigns such as safety blitzes and industry audits.
- Provide a high-level site response to workplace fatalities, serious incidents and complaints in line with the powers appointed to Inspectors.
- Participate in workplace assessments to determine the degree of risk existing at a workplace and compliance to workplace health and safety standards.
- Assist in leading a team of inspectors in targeted assessment programs which monitor and assess compliance with workplace health and safety legislation and provide reports on team outcomes.
- Utilise departmental and regional protocols, processes and systems to prioritise complaints, incidents, and other work.
- Assist in the allocation of work such as investigations, complaints and assessments to inspectors in an equitable manner within a team environment to achieve targets within set timeframes.
- Produce reports and conduct reviews of technical information arising out of serious workplace incidents.
- Participate in the professional development of inspectors in a team environment by adopting a training mentoring and coaching role in their work activities, providing guidance and performance conversations as required.
- Provide operational and specialist technical direction, support and advice to local staff in accordance with procedures, objectives and performance standards adopted by the department, and become personally involved in the more difficult or potentially contentious cases/issues.
- Liaise with local stakeholders in industry, commerce, government, education, training and the wider community to identify on-going and emerging needs and issues and provide advice to the Regional Operations Manager and the Director on these matters.
- Implement departmental procedures and policies with respect to human resource management, in particular, equal employment opportunity, performance planning and review and workplace health and safety.
- Actively participate in the promotion of a discrimination free workplace culture that values equity and diversity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Utilise the powers appointed to inspectors according to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the Electrical Safety Act 2002 to assist the government in meeting the objectives of these Acts.
- Participate in state-wide compliance campaigns (e.g. safety blitzes and industry audits), workplace assessments (e.g. audits and inspections) and provide innovative strategies for practical guidance and compliance support based on risk management principles and industry experience.
- Conduct investigations of work incidents, injuries and complaints, prepare investigations reports, and implement the most effective enforcement options according to the Compliance and Enforcement Policy and existing policies and procedures.
- Maintain effective relationships and strategic networks with internal and external stakeholders, clients, obligation holders and industry leaders.
- Develop and deliver advisory, education and information services at workplaces to clients and other stakeholders through presentations and the appropriate use of information products.
- Guide, coach and mentor less experienced officers and actively participate in the professional development opportunities offered to inspectors as part of their performance and development plans.
- Contribute to the planning activities of the region and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist the region in meeting its targets and commitments to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s Business Plan and regional Service Delivery Agreements.
- Actively participate in the promotion of building relationships, cooperation, and the sharing of information across all compliance programs within the department.
- Actively participate in the promotion of a discrimination free workplace culture that values equity and diversity.
Southeast Queensland has much to offer
Brisbane
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Gold Coast
Embrace the unrivalled energy of the Gold Coast, where beautiful sandy beaches, ancient rainforests, thrilling theme parks, and a vibrant dining and cultural scene come to life in this entertainment playground. Whether it’s watching the sunrise at Burleigh, fishing at Main Beach, taking in the golden sand at Surfers Paradise, or surfing with the pros at Coolangatta, there’s a spot reserved for you on the spectacular coastline that draws visitors locally and from all over the world.