Senior Inspector

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 27th July 2024 from 1 PM to 11 PM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Level 6 $110,309 - $121,569 pa (PSCSAA 2022)Permanent - Full TimeCannington2024-08-15 4:00 PMSenior Inspector(MIS23094)Are you passionate about promoting workplace safety and enforcing Workplace Health and Safety laws? Do you have extensive experience in conducting inspections and investigations, with experience or interest in farming and agriculture?If so, we have a permanent opportunity available for you to join our Agricultural Team as a Senior Inspector within our WorkSafe Industrial and Regional Industry Safety Directorate.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!Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. So, if you’re an innovative and forward-thinking individual who values collaboration and wants to contribute to the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting our workers’ health and safety, protecting tenants and consumers, transforming energy supply and emissions, whilst rolling out new technology to deliver excellent customer service and achieve success, then DEMIRS is the agency for you.The roleThe Senior Inspector position is within the Agricultural Team, which is part of the Worksafe Industrial and Regional Directorate.As a Senior Inspector you will undertakes complex and sensitive regulatory and technical activitiesYou will also be responsible for carrying out workplace inspections and investigate more complex, sensitive and/or controversial workplace incidents and serious injuries within the Agricultural industry. Including gathering evidence and preparing prosecution reports.The role provides leadership opportunities within the Agricultural Team, including coaching, advice and training to internal and external stakeholders.Experience in stakeholder engagement including building and maintaining relationships with a strong focus on work health and safety will be key to your success in this role.Where will you work?This position will be Perth or regionally based within Western Australia at Albany, Geraldton, or Bunbury, with regular travel to the regions of Western Australia and Perth.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, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.Further informationPlease contact Jaime Rebelo, Director Worksafe Industrial and Regional on (08) 6251 2281 or via jaime.rebelo@dmirs.wa.gov.au or visit . You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on .How to applyWe ask for you to provide: a detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points:

• Significant range of industry experience relevant to the agricultural industries and their support services, extensive knowledge and practical experience in the application of Workplace Health and Safety legislation including conducting complex inspection and investigations.
• Experience in promoting the creation of healthy and safe workplaces.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and deal compassionately with stakeholders impacted by workplace health and safety issues.

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 Thursday 15 August 2024Please 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.