SC Level 2 $102,808 - $112,645 pa (PSCSAA 2022)
Permanent - Full Time
Cannington
:00 PM
Inspector Scientific Officer
(MIS21120, MIS21121)
Are you passionate about making a difference and improving work health and safety standards? We have permanent opportunities available within our WorkSafe Service Industries and Specialists within our Asbestos branch and Occupational Health and Hygiene branch, located at Cannington. We are also seeking to establish a list of suitably qualified applicants through this process, who may be considered to fill permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time opportunities that may arise over the next twelve (12) months following the finalisation of the selection process. About the role WorkSafe WA plays an integral role in upholding healthy and safe workplaces in Western Australia, reducing workplace incidents to ensure workers return home safely every day.
We drive workplace change through education, specialist advice and enforcement.
Asbestos Team is looking for a subject matter expert in the area of Asbestos who is able to undertake complex and sensitive regulatory and technical activities and provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders of WorkSafe.
Occupational Health and Hygiene Team is looking for Inspector Scientific Officers who can carry out workplace inspections, enforce the WHS legislation, and provide advice on occupational hygiene issues with limited guidance.
As a WorkSafe Inspector, you will have a vital role in ensuring that workplaces are:
adopting appropriate risk management strategies to reduce workplace hazards that can cause multiple and repeat fatalities and serious injuries;working to improve the management of psychosocial hazards;protecting workers from health hazards such as harmful dusts;consulting and involving workers in designing and implementing safe systems of work; andcomplying with work health and safety laws.With investigative skills and experience in a regulatory, safety or general industry, you will be responsible for:
carrying out workplace inspections and taking appropriate enforcement actions when health and safety laws are breached;conducting investigations into workplace incidents or accidents;assessing any possible breaches of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 or equivalent relevant legislation;gathering evidence and preparing briefs to legal, making recommendations about prosecutions and presenting evidence in court; andpromoting and delivering work health and safety presentations, providing information to workplaces.Our team members come from a wide range of professions, and with no two days ever being the same, problem solving comes naturally to us.
We are looking for people who share a passion for serving the community, have practical knowledge and experience in work health and safety, and excellent communication and organisational skills.
So, if you are driven by a commitment to ensuring safe work environments, with a keen eye for detail, a solid understanding of work health and safety laws, and the ability to enforce compliance with a collaborative approach, then this job is for you!
About DEMIRS The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is a diverse Western Australian government agency delivering a wide range of services across the State.
Our department consists of more than 1,800 dynamic individuals working together to support a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry, energy and resources sectors.
You will join a positive and supportive work environment with a culture of forward thinking and innovation, ensuring we meet the current and future needs of our State.
We are proud to offer flexible working, employee recognition programs, and professional development and mentoring programs, all so you can expand your horizons while balancing your work with other life commitments.
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 information Please contact Valerie Hall, Principal Scientific Officer on or via .
How to apply We 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:
A Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent qualification relevant to occupational hygiene and/or asbestos.Experience in gathering and interpreting data, appraising evidence and evaluating arguments.Experience in applying occupational hygiene and/or asbestos and WHS knowledge in a workplace setting and to conduct investigations.Experience in dealing with confronting situations and gaining stakeholder cooperation.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 Valerie Hall, Principal Scientific Officer on .
Supporting diversity and inclusion DEMIRS 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, youth and people of diverse sexualities.
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.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 27 January 2025 (WST) Please 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.
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