Senior Inspector (357964)

Job Description

Department of JusticeWorkSafeTasmaniaIndustry Safety Applications must be submitted by Sunday 02 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST. Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5 $99,482.00 to $104,352.00 per annum Employment type: Permanent, full-time Region: North West Location: Burnie The primary role of a senior inspector is to investigate workplace incidents, fatalities, and dangerous occurrences. This may involve preparing reports as evidence for prosecution proceedings where significant breaches of workplace safety laws have occurred. Senior Inspectors also contribute to public safety by ensuring safe conditions are provided for the general public at major events, as well as on worksites. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and LGBTIQA+ people. The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests at any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you. Hours per fortnight 73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. Duties Conduct workplace inspections across a diverse range of industries for compliance with work health and safety and other legislative provisions. Provide advice and information on WHS requirements and safety management systems, including direction on how compliance can be achieved. Undertake complex investigations under legislation using sound investigative techniques and methodologies. Prepare high-level written work including inspection, compliance and investigation reports, correspondence, briefings, and submissions, including prosecution and coronial reports. Represent WorkSafe Tasmania at internal and external meetings and forums. Assist in the coordination of programs, activities, and projects. Participate in an after-hours on-call roster, including weekends and nights as required. Participate in corporate learning and development activities. Promote health, safety, equity, and diversity in the workplace. Promote and model the Tasmanian State Service Code of Conduct and Principles. Other duties as directed. Current Drivers Licence. Pre-employment Checks The Head of State Service has determined that the nominated person for this vacancy must satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion, or transfer. The following checks will be conducted: Arson and fire setting Violent crimes and crimes against the person Sex-related offences Drug and alcohol-related offences Crimes involving dishonesty Crimes involving deception Making false declarations Malicious damage and destruction to property Serious traffic offences Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power Crimes involving Conspiracy Disciplinary action in previous employment The successful applicant will possess contemporary experience and qualifications in workplace inspection and incident investigation. Application Process To apply, please provide a Short Form Application, which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria. Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application, the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you. Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 3652. For more information #J-18808-Ljbffr