Senior Electrical Inspector

Permanent Appointment

If you are an experienced and enthusiastic individual who is interested in carrying out vital electrical inspections and investigations, looking for your next move to spark your career, we have an exciting opportunity within our Electricity, Gas and Plumbing Compliance Division. We have four permanent appointments available, one in our Cannington Supply team (00000074), one based in our Bunbury Supply team (00016530), and two in our Cannington Utilisation team (00016299, 00016887). Contribute – give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.

Develop – grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.

Thrive – find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home, in the field or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community. Then the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is for you!

Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. So, if you're an innovative and forward-thinking individual who values collaboration and wants to contribute to the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting our workers' health and safety, protecting tenants and consumers, transforming energy supply and emissions, whilst rolling out new technology to deliver excellent customer service and achieve success, then DEMIRS is the agency for you.

The role Senior Electrical Inspector's undertake complex and sensitive regulatory and technical activities to ensure compliance with relevant Acts and Regulations as a designated inspector (Electricity) authorised under the Energy Coordination Act 1994.

As the Senior Electrical Inspector, you will be part of a great team working together and being responsible for coordinating and undertaking investigations of fatalities, traumatic accidents, and serious accidents.

You will coordinate and undertake investigations of fatalities, traumatic and serious incidents/accidents, and breaches of legislation, whilst also inspecting electrical installations across the State, provide advice and information to management, government investigators and families of seriously injured or deceased persons. You will prepare detailed investigation reports and present evidence in courts when required to enforce electrical safety legislation, in accordance with Directorate procedures.

You will also undertake major audits of network operators' consumer installation inspection systems, network operators' supply systems and work practices, and identify emerging issues to improve electrical, technical and safety performance. This includes recommending legislative or other changes and applying these to industry sector or organisations.

You will be able to share your knowledge by providing advice and information to management, government investigators and families affected by serious accidents. You will also have the opportunity to share your industry knowledge with other inspectors by participating in the mentoring, coaching, and training process.

You are the ideal candidate if you are a licensed 'Electrician' with substantial experience in electrical supervision and electrical inspection. You will also need to demonstrate highly developed analytical, problem solving and project management skills, with an ability to mentor and coach other Inspectors when required.

Exceptional communication and organisational skills, well-developed leadership, training, coaching and assessment skills, will be the key to your success. A natural tendency to display safety orientated focus and risk aversion, with an ability to solve problems and offer solutions, is also required within this role.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancies, 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.

Three positions are available based in our Cannington Office. Two positions are with the Utilisation Branch team and oner in the Supply Branch team. One position is available based in the Bunbury Office. It is preferred that Supply Branch inspectors have network experience on LV and HV distribution and transmission systems.

One position is based in Bunbury, located in the South-West region of Western Australia. Bunbury is one of WA's port cities, which offers a beautiful place to live, work and visit and has something for everyone. It offers access to major transport and export infrastructure, education opportunities, health services and a range of business and lifestyle choices. For further information, visit the City of Bunbury website – www.bunbury.wa.gov.au

All positions require you to participate in inspections in remote or regional areas, as such, you must have the flexibility to travel within the State.

Further information Please contact Gary Scott, Chief Electrical Inspector Supply on (08) 6251 1953 or via ****** or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

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.

A detailed resume outlining your work history, education and professional development, and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points:

Which position you are interested in (Bunbury or Cannington). Unrestricted electrical worker's licence endorsed "Electrician". Certificate IV in Government Investigations or an ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of investigation practices. Substantial experience in carrying out all types of electrical work, in electrical supervision and electrical inspection activities. We encourage you to carefully consider these points and tailor your covering letter to address them effectively. This will provide us with a comprehensive understanding of your qualifications, skills, and suitability for the position.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with DEMIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Supriya Desai, Human Resource Officer on (08) 9222 0993 or email ******.

All requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF will be assessed as part of the selection process:

High integrity required for conflicts of interest. National Police Check. Medical Check. Current Western Australian C or C-A class drivers' licence or equivalent. Psychometric Testing To submit your application, click on the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter.

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 Gary Scott, Chief Electrical Inspector Supply on (08) 6251 1953.

Other benefits We offer a range of benefits to our employees, creating a supportive, diverse, and innovative work environment, including:

Great work/life balance with 37.5 hour working week as a standard and flexible working hours for most roles. Leave options including purchase leave, deferred leave, and long service leave after 7 years. Flexibility to work at home, in the field and in the office for most roles. Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, 11% superannuation contributions to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options. The ability to give back to your community and make a difference. A collaborative environment with the ability to gain insight from subject matter experts in your field. Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing, and mentoring. Support to grow your skills with a wide range of formal training options. Build a healthy lifestyle with our award-winning Health and Wellbeing program. Supportive work environment including an Employee Assistance Program to assist you deal with life's Relocation assistance may be available. 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, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and youth. 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. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.


Reasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.

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.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 13 May 2024 (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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