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 January 2024
About the Opportunity
SafeWork SA (SWSA) is responsible for providing work health and safety, public safety and state-based industrial relations services across South Australia. As a regulator, Investigators and Inspectors ensure work health and safety, and public safety standards are met and appropriate action is taken when breaches of laws are detected.
The primary purpose of the Mechatronic (Electrical) Engineer is to provide high-level mechanical engineering support services: technical regulatory advice, review of high-risk plant design and item registrations, review of new and existing electrical equipment, WHS compliance, enforcement and prevention activities in the areas of plant safety and machine safeguarding. This may involve workplace inspections; assist field inspectorial staff in the investigation of incidents involving complex plant / mechanical systems, provide high-level written advice / reports and correspondence.
About the Business
SafeWork SA is a business unit within Attorney-General’s Department and is responsible for providing work, health and safety, public safety, and state-based industrial relations services across South Australia. As a regulator, our Investigators and Inspectors ensure work, health and safety, and public safety standards are met, and appropriate action is taken when breaches of laws are detected. We also help people better understand their work health and safety responsibilities.
Our values are:

• Professionalism
• Respect
• Integrity
• Service

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and SafeWork SA, please visit and
What the Attorney-General’s Department offers you
The South Australian Public Sector offers a range of flexible working options including working from home, Time Off in Lieu and the option to purchase additional leave for approved eligible employees.
The Attorney-General’s Department is committed to developing those employees looking to increase their knowledge and skills through our twice-yearly Performance and Development Plans. Development opportunities include structured training, on-the-job learning, and intra- and inter-department employment opportunities.
Our employee wellbeing offering considers role, environment, relationships at work and self. We offer a range of resources to support our employees’ wellbeing including EAP, Mental Health First Aid Officers, Mental Health Awareness Training for Managers and the ORANGES Wellbeing and Resilience program. We review our wellbeing offering regularly based on the results of our annual wellbeing survey.
Special Conditions for Employment
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Some intra and interstate travel requiring overnight absences may be required.
Possession of a minimum Class C driver’s licence is essential
Will be required to take part in the on-call roster
A Corporate wardrobe is supplied and must be worn in line with SafeWork SA Dress and Personal Protection Policy.
Additional Notes
You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.
For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Chris Spinks, Manager Technical Services on phone 0401 125 727 or Christopher.Spinks@sa.gov.au
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.
The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website .
Applications close: 31/01/2024 11:30 PM
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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.