Principal Compliance and Investigations Officer

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 23rd March 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Level 6 $110,309 - $121,569 pa (PSCSAA 2022)Permanent - Full TimeCannington2024-04-15 4:00 PMPrincipal Compliance and Investigations Officer(00000146)Are you passionate about workplace safety and care about reducing harm to workers?Do you want to join a team where your expertise, insight and drive can help us reach our goals for a safer Western Australia.WorkSafe Industrial and Regional Industry Safety division is looking for experienced Investigations Officer based in our Cannington Office.Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home, in the field or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community. Then the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is for you!At WorkSafe, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, inclusive and innovative environment that allows our people to contribute, develop and thrive to reach their full potential. We offer a diverse range of extraordinary career opportunities across the Department, all focusing on supporting a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry and resources sector. Our flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home, in the field or in the office helps support you and get the best results possible for our community.Within the WorkSafe Group, the WorkSafe Industrial and Regional Industry Safety Directorate is responsible for Workplace Health and Safety legislation, inspections and noncompliance management in the agricultural, construction, transport, wholesale, manufacturing, regional and primary industries.The roleThe role of Principal Compliance and Investigations Officer supports the WorkSafe Industrial and Regional Industry Safety Directorate by undertaking verifications and leading investigations into complex and sensitive work health and safety authorisation breaches. WHS authorisations related to high-risk work licence assessors and holders are a key focus of this role.As a Compliance and Investigations Officer you will be responsible for delivering specialised advice and writing complex reports and briefing notes. This role will also participate in relevant working groups providing input into the development of legislation, policy and systems around WHS authorisations.A key to your success in this role will be your ability to use your industry experience and extensive knowledge and practical experience in the application of WHS legislation to effect industry reform.This position will be based in Cannington with occasional travel in the Perth metropolitan area and may have some regional travel.Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months.Further informationPlease contact Jaime Rebelo, Director Worksafe Industrial and Regional on (08) 6251 2281 or via or visit .You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on .How to applyYou require a Diploma or higher-level Work, Health, and Safety qualification or equivalent relevant WHS experience to apply for this vacancy.We ask for you to provide a detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter addressing the below specified points:

• Experience in conducting investigations within relevant industry.
• Demonstrated experience or extensive knowledge of verification of competencies/training/certifications related to WHS authorisation.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with DEMIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Uma Maregouni, Senior Human Resource Officer on (08) 9222 3129 or email .To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter.This role is identified as having a higher likelihood of exposure to potentially traumatic events. This is any distressing experience or situation in which an individual’s physical or psychological wellbeing may be threatened. This could involve attending or investigating safety incidents or fatalities, interacting with affected, distressed and/or aggressive people, and exposure to objectionable material such as records containing potentially traumatic content.The department has specific Potentially Traumatic Event Response Support processes and training available for this role. If you have any questions or would like further clarification about the nature of this position and the supports available, please contact Jaime Rebelo, Director Worksafe Industrial and Regional on (08) 6251 2281.Supporting diversity and inclusionDEMIRS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome all to apply, however, preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and youth. This helps us ensure our workforce is diverse, effective and forward thinking, and is supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2023-2024 by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusionReasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 15 April 2024 (WST)Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online; as applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.