AddressAre you an experienced, proactive and outcome driven investigator and/or WHS professional and loves taking up challenges and work towards improving health and safety outcomes in Western Australia?
WorkSafe is looking for senior inspectors/investigators to be part of our Regional Team located in the City of Bunbury.
About the role
We are looking for experienced investigators and/or WHS professionals, skilled in conducting highly complex, sensitive and/or high-profile investigations into serious workplace injuries and fatalities involving alleged breaches of the State’s workplace health and safety legislation.
In this role, you will be responsible for conducting the full investigative process, including interpreting and applying relevant legislation and policy; collecting, appraising and compiling evidence for legal proceedings and criminal prosecutions; and producing high quality investigative written material.
You will possess high-level analytical skills with the ability to assess complex information, using best practice and contemporary investigative techniques and standards. You will be responsible for completing efficient and timely investigations, resulting in briefs of evidence for matters prosecuted in the relevant Courts or preparing reports recommending safety outcomes.
You will have highly developed skills in conducting investigative interviews and have excellent evidentiary collection, assessment and presentations skills. You will bring to the role superior communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as the ability to manage a range of stakeholders.
Your track record of delivering results within a team in a changing environment, genuine commitment to deliver high-quality investigative regulatory services, a significant personal integrity and high ethical standards will be pivotal to your success in this role.
It would be advantageous if you have demonstrated practical experience in the application of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2020 or equivalent relevant legislation, including knowledge of any industry-based workplace health and safety practices.
For further details about the role the Job Description Form is attached.
About us
At the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS), 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.
Within the WorkSafe Group, the Investigations Directorate is responsible for the conduct of investigations into serious matters relating to safety incidents and workplace injuries and deaths.
To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.
Where will you work?
This position is in the Regional Team, which is located in the City of Bunbury. As part of your work, you will be required to travel to incident sites in the Regional Areas as required.
Who will you work with?
The Regional Team within the Investigations Directorate is a small, dynamic and busy team, where no two days are the same. The inspectors/investigators in this team respond to fatal and serious incidents that occur in primary industries and across other industries in all locations in Western Australia.
The Investigations Directorate is a great team of dedicated professionals, who support each other when investigating fatal and serious incident matters. As we deliver our outcomes, we never lose sight of the important work we are doing. We are contributing our knowledge and experience to meet our goals and know that great working relationships will help us get there.
Our Directorate investigates fatal and serious workplace incidents to determine whether duty holders have complied with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020. We believe every workplace incident and fatality is one too many. We have the integrity, compassion, expertise and courage to deal with the most serious and sensitive workplace incidents.
Exposure to potentially traumatic events
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.
Need further information?
To learn more about the role, please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached.
If you have any questions about the role to help tailor your application or if you would like to know more about the nature of the role and the supports available, please contact Carla van IJzendoorn, General Manager WorkSafe Investigations on (08) 6251 2***.
How to apply
To apply for this position, click ‘Apply for Job’ at the bottom of this page to and complete the online application form.
To be considered further, please submit:
- a detailed CV including details of two (2) referees; and
- a covering letter of no more than three (3) pages addressing the following job requirements:
Significant demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following:
- Conducting highly complex, sensitive and/or high-profile investigations using recognised investigative methods, skills and associated standards and/or demonstrated practical experience in the application of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2020 or equivalent relevant legislation.
- Producing high level investigative written material including compiling summaries and reports and documenting evidentiary assessments and investigative outcomes.
- Contributing positively to high performing investigative teams, coaching, and guiding less experienced team members.
It would be advantageous to have:
- Demonstrated knowledge of any industry-based workplace safety practices and issues.
- A Diploma or higher qualification in OSH/WHS or equivalent relevant industry experience.
Need some help with how to apply?
If you need assistance with the application process, please refer to the below videos covering various aspects, including public sector recruitment, resume writing, cover letters, and polishing your application.
We have also attached an Applicant Information Pack for your reference. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Mala Naidoo, Human Resource Officer on (08) 9222 31***or email ***************@dmirs.wa.gov.au
All requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF including National Police Clearance, Pre-Employment Medical Assessment, Psychometric Assessment and Pre- Employment Conflict of Interest Declaration will also form part of the selection process. A Q fever screening test is required and Q fever vaccination may also be a requirement.
The psychometric assessment will be included as a selection method within this process.
Benefits
- Great work/life balance with 37.5 hour working week as a standard, with flexible working arrangements and leave options.
- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, 10.5% superannuation contributions to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options.
- The ability to give back to your community and make a difference in the health and safety outcomes of industry.
- A collaborative environment with the ability to gain insight from subject matter experts.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- An award-winning Health and Wellbeing program.
- Supportive work environment, including an Employee Assistance Program to assist you deal with life’s challenges.
Supporting a diverse workforce
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected. Our workforce's diversity is our strength; it enhances our ability to be forward-thinking and responsive in the services we deliver to the Western Australian community. Learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion Awards, celebrating individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Suitable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and youth may be given priority consideration over non diversity group applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates with disabilities during our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
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.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 29 January 2024 (WST)
Your application submission must be complete by the closing time; 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.
