AddressJob details
Position status Permanent Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Occupational Health & Safety Classification AO7 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West Job ad reference QLD/550555/24 Closing date 25-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Contact person Johanna Sutherland Contact details Mobile: 0434 570 815
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The Psychosocial Response Unit undertakes statewide compliance and engagement activities to ensure stakeholders are fulfilling their obligations in relation to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the Act) and the Code.
The Lead Inspector is a senior field-based position operating within an efficient, flexible and responsive statewide team of inspectors. This role will support the Operations Manager by assisting with operational requirements, leading complex psychosocial response assessments and providing supervision, mentoring and coaching to inspectors in the field.
Key responsibilities
- Utilise the powers appointed to inspectors according to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the Act) to assist the government in meeting the objectives of the Act;
- Provide operational leadership and oversight of statewide compliance campaigns such as safety blitzes and industry audit, as well as complex psychosocial response assessments that may result in a prosecution.
- Lead high risk, statewide targeted psychosocial assessment programs which monitor and assess compliance with workplace health and safety legislation, and provide reports on team outcomes in accordance with procedures, objectives and performance standards adopted by OIR;
- Develop and maintain effective relationships and strategic networks with key internal and external stakeholders, client groups, duty holders and industry leaders to share information, identify on-going and emerging and issues and trends, and provide high level advice to the Operations Manager;
- Utilise departmental protocols, processes and systems to prioritise complaints and incidents and to assist with allocation of work such as investigations, complaints and assessments to other inspectors in an equitable manner within a team environment to achieve targets within set timeframes;
- Produce complex reports and conduct reviews of technical information arising out of serious workplace incidents, complaints and assessments;
- Take an active role in the professional development of inspectors in a field environment by mentoring, coaching and supervising their work activities, and providing guidance and performance management as required; and
- Model professional and ethical behaviour and act in accordance with the Queensland Public Service legislative framework and Code of Conduct.
Successful applicants must have or be able to acquire:
- A current driver's licence;
- Computer skills necessary to accurately and efficiently input and retrieve data and develop reports from relevant business systems.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is responsive in a fast paced and dynamic work environment. You will be accountable, able to problem solve, work collaboratively and take ownership to enable success in this role.
See the attached position description to apply now!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/550555/24
Closing Date: Monday, 25th March 2024
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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Three positions available.
Documents
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550555 24 - Role Description (Word, 343KB)
