WorkSafe ACT is a fully independent office headed by the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Commissioner. WorkSafe ACT achieves its objectives through a combination of compliance and enforcement, awareness raising, education, inspection, and investigation. It is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance by duty holders in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and associated legislation for Workers' Compensation and Labour Hire Licensing. The WorkSafe ACT Investigations Team is growing, and we have a permanent Senior Investigator position available that would suit an individual with a background or focus on regulatory compliance and investigations as well as work health and safety from within various industry sectors. No two days are the same in the Investigations team. Do you have the ability to deal with sensitive situations? Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Looking to make a career change? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be the next WorkSafe ACT Senior Investigator we are looking for! We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. We are looking for individuals from various backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive difference to the health and safety of ACT workers. If you believe you have the investigative experience and skills necessary to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply. Eligibility/Other requirements: Ability to perform the functions of an authorised Inspector in accordance with all relevant legislation, including completion of required mandatory training for Workers’ Compensation legislation as a delegated/appointed person/Authorised officer by the WHS Commissioner. Diploma of Government (Investigations) or ability to complete within 12 months of commencement if required, or relevant qualifications or experience. Current unrestricted driver’s licence. Willingness to: Participates in an afterhours on-call and telephone roster when required Wears a uniform Participates in programmed after hours compliance activities when required, and Undergoes a pre-employment police check. Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on referee reports and written application only. This position will be in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. How to apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting pitch (written statement) of no more than two pages addressing the skills under the ‘Ideal Candidate’ section in the Position Description. Please also ensure you demonstrate your ability to meet the ‘Essential Requirements’. Applicants should also provide a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees. Referee reports may be sought at a later stage. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI
