APS5 WHS Inspector / APS6 Senior WHS InspectorEmployment Type: Full time
Salary: $86,425 to $106,884 plus 15.4% superannuation
Comcare has an ongoing vacancy for an APS Level 5 WHS Inspector or APS Level 6 Senior WHS Inspector in the Regional Operations Team in Perth, WA. A merit pool will be created and may be used to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies.
Overview of the Group The Regulatory Operations Group is responsible for achieving safer and healthier workplaces within its jurisdiction. As an effective national regulator, it promotes continuous improvements in work health, safety, and rehabilitation practices while monitoring and ensuring compliance with the law.
The Group uses a contemporary risk-based approach to plan and implement an integrated program of continuous improvement and compliance activities targeting significant risks to the health and safety of workers.
Overview of the Team and Role The Regional Operations Team is the service delivery arm of the Regulatory Operations Group (ROG) and administers the Work, Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) through various prevention, compliance, and enforcement activities. Services are delivered across the country through employees working in regional offices in QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, NT, WA, and ACT.
WHS Inspectors play a vital role in workplace health and safety by helping employers understand their work health and safety responsibilities, fostering a cooperative and consultative approach with workers and their representatives, and taking appropriate action when non-compliance is found.
WHS Inspectors undertake a range of Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulatory activities in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, and procedures. The work includes WHS-related prevention programs and campaigns, stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution, presentations, inspections, and investigations across various industries and risk factors (physical and psychosocial).
The role requires working as a member of a team, mentoring less experienced inspectors, and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders including employers, workers, complainants, Health and Safety Representatives, employer associations, unions, and federal and state government agencies.
Qualifications Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection) or obtain within 18 months of engagement.
Security Clearance Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
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