Inspector - Bendigo

WorkSafe is Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator. We are also the workplace injury insurer. Our job is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers. This is our promise to the Victorian community and the reason we exist.

Inspector - Health & Safety

• $106,978 per annum plus super / ongoing opportunities

• Includes 13 weeks Induction training paid at full salary

• Bendigo location

Are you ready to shape Victorian Workplaces and make a difference in workplace Health and Safety?

About the role

WorkSafe's Health & Safety Business Unit (HSBU) plays an integral role in upholding WorkSafe's vision of Victorian workers returning home safely every day. As a WorkSafe Inspector, you will have a vital role in ensuring that workplaces meet their Health and Safety obligations across a wide range of industries which may include Health Care, Disability, Aged Care & Social Support Services, Construction, Agriculture, Manufacturing and Transport.

You will assist and advise employers, supervisors and workers on how to make workplaces safe and undertake enforcement action to ensure compliance with health and safety laws. You will also assist Health and Safety Representatives in their role of representing workers on Occupational Health and Safety issues.

You will spend a large part of your time visiting and inspecting workplaces. During an inspection, you will gauge the level of compliance with legislative requirements and take appropriate action, which may range from the provision of information to the imposing of enforcement measures.

You may need to make timely decisions regarding next steps and interventions and this may be in an emergency or at-risk situation. On successful completion of a comprehensive and supportive training program, you will be appointed as an Inspector under the Health and Safety legislation administered by WorkSafe, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Equipment (Public Safety) EPS Acts. As part of your role, you will:

• Inspect workplaces to ensure compliance with OH&S legislation;
• Provide advice to Duty Holders and enforce OH&S legislation;
• Drive safety and the prevention of disease and injury in Victorian workplaces.

Please ensure you click here to view the Position Description provided for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

At WorkSafe our passion for the wellbeing of Victorian workers brings us together. Our people come from a wide range of professions and with no two days ever being the same, diverse thinking comes naturally to us. We're looking for people who share this passion and have technical industry knowledge and workplace experience in Occupational Health and Safety.

Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate the below attributes, skills and experiences;

• Highly developed critical thinking, influencing, negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
• A system thinking approach through experience and/or application
• Computer skills and capability to use Microsoft Office Suite;
• Strong writing skills or demonstrated ability to be able to read, interpret, apply legislation or technical standards in a regulatory capacity and an ability to write reports;
• Ability to assess and investigate situations quickly and efficiently;
• Qualifications in OH&S/Workers Compensation or safety management experience (desirable).
• Hold a current Australian driver's licence;

Please be advised only people with full working rights within Australia may apply for this position.

About Worksafe Victoria

At WorkSafe our passion for the wellbeing of Victorian workers brings us together. Our people come from a wide range of professions and with no two days ever being the same, diverse thinking comes naturally to us. As we build the WorkSafe of the future we're committed to delivering industry best practice to our people, our customers and the community.

Our future

WorkSafe's Strategy has our core purpose front of mind - reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers. We don't shy away from the importance of our purpose to the Victorian community, that's why we have a stated ambition to be world leading.

We want Victoria to be the safest place to work in Australia and one of the safest in the world; and we aspire to be a world leader in return to work after a workplace injury.

WorkSafe Victoria's commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We value people from all backgrounds, generations, cultures, genders and outlooks. We want to hear your experiences, and we are seeking for you to be a part of our purpose, to reduce harm and to improve outcomes for injured workers.

We are striving to grow a workforce that reflects Victoria today and in doing so we continue to remove any inadvertent barriers to participation, this means you can access:

• Work-life balance
• Progressive leave options
• Career development pathways and training
• Office spaces that are designed with dignity for accessibility
• Access Wellbeing programs and memberships with our active employee-led networks: Women@WorkSafe, WorkPride & Accessibility and Inclusion Committee (A&I).
• Work with team members who respect and promote wellbeing and cultural safety in the workplace

Information Sessions

We are hosting a virtual information sessions to provide you with an opportunity to learn more about our organisation, culture, and the Inspector role and recruitment process. This is an optional session and does not form part of your application. If you wish to attend, please register through the link below:

Tuesday 30th of January 5:30pm - Click here

Thursday 1st of February 12:30pm - Click here

Recruitment Process

The below are some indicative dates for key activities/milestones throughout the process. Most activities will be run virtually and in line with the relevant health and safety advice at the time. Please note that these dates and activities may change but we will keep you informed throughout the process.

Applications - 22 January 2024 - 6 February 2024

Video interviews & Cognitive Testing - Mid February 2024

Psychometric Testing & Panel Interviews - Late February 2024

Police checks, reference checks and medicals - April 2024

Offers - Late April - early May 2024

Start date - June 2024

Potential candidates must ensure they are available for all key dates as we may not be able to accommodate individual requests.

You will be required to undergo a National Police Check, Psychometric Testing and Medical Assessment as part of the recruitment process. The role of an inspector can be physically demanding, so we need to ensure you can perform the inherent requirements of the position safely without putting yourself or others at risk. As an applicant, WorkSafe will require that you undergo a pre-employment medical examination by an external GP who will assess your current health as well as your medical and surgical history. Applicants are also required to meet the standards of medical fitness for an inspector and complete a drug screen.

If you require assistance with the recruitment process, have accessibility or adjustment requirements, please contact *******@worksafe.vic.gov.au

Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 6th of February 2024. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

If you would like to apply for numerous locations, please submit your application to each location link.