WorkSafe ACT is a fully independent office headed by the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Commissioner. Here at WorkSafe ACT, we are proud of the work we do and are committed to improving the physical and psychosocial health and safety of workers in the ACT. Do you want to work with clever, innovative, and highly motivated people in a dynamic environment? Have you always been interested in expanding your work health and safety career but not sure what your options are? Imagine where your career as a WorkSafe ACT Senior Inspector could take you. We have a temporary Senior Inspector position available for six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. The inspectorate is responsible for providing compliance and enforcement services across workplaces in the ACT and Jervis Bay Territory. So…. why choose us? Here at WorkSafe ACT we are proud of the work we do. We are committed to improving the physical and psychosocial health and safety of Territory workers. In this role you’ll receive excellent training and will have access to range of great benefits such as generous leave entitlements and health and wellbeing initiatives. Depending on your skills, background and experience, you could find yourself working in one of the following areas: Civil, Residential and Commercial Construction General (retail, hospitality, education, health sectors etc) Psychosocial Labour Hire Licensing Vulnerable Workers Investigations, and Occupational Hygiene We achieve our objectives through a combination of compliance and enforcement, awareness raising, education, inspection, and investigation activities. We are responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance by duty holders in accordance with the WHS Act and Regulation and associated legislation for Dangerous Substances, Workers' Compensation and Labour Hire Licensing. More information can be found on the WorkSafe ACT website: https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au If you want to be part of something bigger and are committed to improving health and safety outcomes, please consider submitting an application. You could be the new WorkSafe ACT inspector we are looking for! Have any questions about the role? Please reach out to the contact officer and who would be happy to answer any questions you may have. 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. Current unrestricted driver’s licence. Willingness to: participate in an after-hours on-call and telephone roster when required. wear a uniform. participate in programmed after hours compliance activities when required. undergo a pre-employment police check. undergo baseline health monitoring. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application only. How to apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting written pitch of no more than two pages demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the Selection Criteria listed under ‘Ideal Candidate’ in the Position Description. Please address all of the points under ‘Ideal Candidate’ and provide examples to demonstrate your experience. Please ensure you meet the ‘Essential Requirements’ of the role as detailed in the Position Description. Applicants should also provide a current curriculum vitae and contact details of at least two referees. Referee reports may be sought at a later stage. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
