Principal Inspector, Office of Industrial RelationsOffice of Industrial Relations QLD – Gold Coast QLDWorking with us is more than just a job, it's making a difference to people's lives. We're Queensland's work health and safety regulator, part of the Office of Industrial Relations (OIR).Our purpose is to improve work health and safety and reduce the risk of work-related fatalities, injuries, and illness in Queensland workplaces.We work with industry and assist businesses to create a safe and healthy culture in Queensland places of work. We do this by:Making sure work health and safety laws are followed.Investigating work-related fatalities and serious injuries.Educating workplaces on ways to comply with legislation.Taking legal action when work health and safety laws are broken.Educating employees and employers on their legal obligations.A vacancy currently exists at Roma for a Principal Inspector.You'll be part of a dynamic and diverse culture, working alongside supportive and passionate people. Building a career with us means you can help make a real difference in the lives of Queensland workers and employers, and their families. OIR contributes to the government's strategic objectives in the areas of workplace health and safety, electrical safety, workers' compensation, industrial relations and labour hire regulation.As a Principal Inspector within Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ), you will be part of an efficient flexible and responsive team that strives for safer workplaces. Some of your responsibilities will include:Interpret complex legislation.Identify and enforce breaches of legislation.Educate a very broad range of industry sectors to ensure they are compliant with Work Health & Safety legislations.Work autonomously and as part of a high functioning team.Be adaptable to significant workplace change.To be successful in this role you will need:Strong complex writing skills or demonstrated ability to read, interpret, apply and elementise legislation in a regulatory capacity and a demonstrable ability to write investigative reports.Prior demonstrated experience in applying workplace health and safety protocols, community enforcement or other such regulatory enforcement would be highly regarded.Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, including the ability to deal with and diffuse conflict and liaise with the community around sensitive matters.Demonstrated experience in leading teams and supporting others in a regulatory environment to achieve desired outcomes in high pressure environments.Demonstrated record of achievement in the management of occupational health and safety related projects in a team environment requiring significant planning, analysis and implementation.Strong time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.This role will challenge and develop your ability to engage with stakeholders, partner and educate the community in safety matters and ensure compliance within a regulatory framework.What you will get out of it:Be part of the solution to keep Queenslanders safe at work.See the direct impact of your role in the community.Access a range of benefits as part of your employment experience with the Queensland Government including flexible work, health and wellbeing programs, competitive salary and superannuation, support for development, employment security and so much more.If you are looking for more than just a job and are passionate about making a difference in workplaces to ensure all employees return home safely, then review how you will be assessed within the Position Description and APPLY NOW!Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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