Mechatronic (Electrical) Engineer

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 572874
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: PO2
Salary Range: $86,950 - $96,223
Duration: Ongoing
Vacancy Type: Full time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 31 January2024

About the Opportunity

SafeWork SA (SWSA) is responsible for providing work health andsafety, public safety and state-based industrial relations servicesacross South Australia. As a regulator, Investigators andInspectors ensure work health and safety, and public safetystandards are met and appropriate action is taken when breaches oflaws are detected.

The primary purpose of the Mechatronic (Electrical) Engineer isto provide high-level mechanical engineering support services:technical regulatory advice, review of high-risk plant design anditem registrations, review of new and existing electricalequipment, WHS compliance, enforcement and prevention activities inthe areas of plant safety and machine safeguarding. This mayinvolve workplace inspections; assist field inspectorial staff inthe investigation of incidents involving complex plant / mechanicalsystems, provide high-level written advice / reports andcorrespondence.

About the Business

SafeWork SA is a business unit within Attorney-General’sDepartment and is responsible for providing work, health andsafety, public safety, and state-based industrial relationsservices across South Australia. As a regulator, our Investigatorsand Inspectors ensure work, health and safety, and public safetystandards are met, and appropriate action is taken when breaches oflaws are detected. We also help people better understand their workhealth and safety responsibilities.

Our values are:

• Professionalism
• Respect
• Integrity
• Service

For more information about the Attorney-General’sDepartment and SafeWork SA, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ andwww.safework.sa.gov.au

What the Attorney-General’s Department offersyou

The South Australian Public Sector offers a range of flexibleworking options including working from home, Time Off in Lieu andthe option to purchase additional leave for approved eligibleemployees.

The Attorney-General’s Department is committed todeveloping those employees looking to increase their knowledge andskills through our twice-yearly Performance and Development Plans.Development opportunities include structured training, on-the-joblearning, and intra- and inter-department employmentopportunities.

Our employee wellbeing offering considers role, environment,relationships at work and self. We offer a range of resources tosupport our employees’ wellbeing including EAP, Mental HealthFirst Aid Officers, Mental Health Awareness Training for Managersand the ORANGES Wellbeing and Resilience program. We review ourwellbeing offering regularly based on the results of our annualwellbeing survey.

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificateclearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicantswill be provided further information if an interview is requested.Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) underany circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing sowill not be recoverable from the AGD.

Some intra and interstate travel requiring overnight absencesmay be required.

Possession of a minimum Class C driver’s licence isessential

Will be required to take part in the on-call roster

A Corporate wardrobe is supplied and must be worn in line withSafeWork SA Dress and Personal Protection Policy.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) andCover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions viathe link below. For more information please download the JobApplication Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that isnot covered by this website please contact Chris Spinks, ManagerTechnical Services on phone 0401 125 *** or***************@sa.gov.au

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit yourapplication.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplacediversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive andrespectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people withdisability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways ofworking including part-time working arrangements whereverreasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increasein diversity and to create opportunities for more SouthAustralians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide apositive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportiveworkplace. If you have any support or access requirements, weencourage you to advise us at the time of application via thecontact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.  

Applications close: 31/01/2024 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- JPS - Mechatronic (Electrical) Engineer - PO2.pdf
- Job Application Pack - Career Portal.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.