Inspector Gas Infrastructure (355660)

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

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Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties

• As directed, implement regional programs and monitor Gas Infrastructure and gas storage systems, safety standards by inspection and assessment of compliance of gas entities and contractors, with technical and safety construction standards in accordance with competencies.
• Conduct installation and commissioning assessments on appliances, components for non-certified gas appliances and manufactured type B appliances to ensure compliance with appropriate gas technical standards. Issue approvals as delegated by the Director of Gas Safety and implement appliance commissioning certifications or issue remedial actions for rectification of non-compliant appliances.
• Undertake design assessments of complex and prescribed standard gas installations, issue approvals as delegated by the Director of Gas Safety, conduct commissioning inspections and audits, and implement remedial action for rectification of non-compliant installations.
• Review detailed hazard assessments and risk assessments on complex industrial sites, gas safety management plans and emergency response systems to ensure acceptable controls to public risk.
• Undertake investigations of gas installation and infrastructure incidents, implement disconnection of unsafe installations or infrastructure by established protocols, recommend and implement equipment testing requirements. Identify breaches of gas safety and occupational licensing legislation and prepare concise investigation reports for the Director of Gas Safety, the Coroner or Department of Public Prosecutions.
• Assist in the analysis of evolving gas safety compliance issues; provide detailed technical and factual reports to enable development of gas safety, operational and technical standards and gas legislative policy for the gas industry, public and consumer safety.
• Undertake development, implementation and delivery of gas safety and technical standard publications, seminars and industry publications to stakeholders, end users, consumers and the public within an evolving industry.
• Appear as expert technical witness in areas of expertise to gas safety appeals.

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Drivers Licence.
• Holder of, or demonstrated ability to obtain Occupational Licensing Act 2005 Practitioner’s Licence; Gas Certifier – NG and/or LPG

Desirable Requirements

• Holder of, or demonstrated ability to obtain Occupational Licensing Act 2005 Practitioner’s Licence; Gas (Certifier) – Type B Standard level.

• Technical Diploma or extensive equivalent industry experience in either, fuel gas combustion, gas transmission or gas distribution, or fuel gas storage systems and infrastructure.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (355660) - Inspector Gas Infrastructure (Feb 2024).docx

Statement of Duties (355660) - Inspector Gas Infrastructure (Feb 2024).pdf

About the Department of Justice (Consumer Building and Occupational Services).DOCX

About the Department of Justice (Consumer Building and Occupational Services).pdf

Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

FAQs Short Form Application.docx

FAQs Short Form Application.pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4914

For more information

Andrew Ayton
Manager Gas Safety
Email: andrew.ayton@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0438 381 712

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603