AddressThe Psychosocial Response Unit undertakes 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.
As the Principal Inspector you will work autonomously within the Psychosocial Response Unit in the Licensing and Regulatory Interventions directorate to work with industry to improve health and safety in Queensland workplaces. This position contributes to the recommendations from the Best Practice Review of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
• Successful applicants must have, or be able to acquire, a current driver's licence;
• Successful applicants must have, or be able to rapidly acquire, the computer skills necessary to accurately and efficiently input and retrieve
data on Workplace Health and Safety Queensland's event and investigations databases;
• Successful applicants who are new to the inspector role will be required to complete Workplace Health and Safety Queensland's new inspector
induction program. Upon completion of the induction program, new inspectors will be required to undertake a minimum of six months field
based experience before they are eligible to complete the Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection);
• It is possible that inspectors and advisors may be required to inspect workplaces where there is a risk of exposure to pathogens. Workplace
Health and Safety Queensland will fund the immunisation of staff who are exposed to these conditions as part of their role. Successful
applicants will be required to provide formal consent for any immunisation that is provided;
• Inspectors will be required to participate in on-call and weekend roster work; and
• From time to time, inspectors may be required to work from another office from which they were initially appointed.
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.
So, why join us?
You will be working for:
- An organisation that prides itself on reducing the risk of work-related fatalities, injuries and illness in Queensland Workplaces
- An organisation that provides a wide range of services and advice on Work Health and Safety matters
- An employer that values your skills, knowledge and experience
We can offer you other benefits such as:
- A flexible 36.25-hour working week
- Work and life balance including flexible work arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development
- Generous leave entitlements
- Generous superannuation (employer contribution of up to 12.75%)
- Salary sacrificing
See the attached position description to apply now!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/561368/24
Closing Date: Tuesday, 14th May 2024
