SC Level 3 $118,325 - $130,458 pa (PSCSAA 2022)
Permanent - Full Time
Cannington
2024-11-25 4:00 PM
Senior Inspector Scientific Officer (00016318)
Are you ready to apply and translate your specialised knowledge of human factors into meaningful workplace improvements in Western Australia? 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!
We value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting workers' health and safety, transforming energy supply and emissions, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, DEMIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.
The role The Senior Inspector Scientific Officer is appointed as a WorkSafe Inspector in the Human Factors and Ergonomics team and carries out complex and sensitive regulatory and technical activities, primarily in relation to psychosocial related workplace risks.
The position plays a key role in compliance work in relation to psychosocial hazards in the workplace, which include poor leadership and workplace culture, poor policies and procedures, work demands, gendered violence, bullying, suicide and psychosocial hazards that impact workplace health and safety. Additionally, the position represents WorkSafe in state and national stakeholder forums to meet the continuing challenge of improving safety and health in Western Australian workplaces including undertaking complex investigations that can lead to prosecution.
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.
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.
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 qualifications, relevant to the area of specialisation.Demonstrated experience in applying specialist advice in a workplace setting and being able to undertake complex investigations within own area of expertise.Experience in gathering and interpreting data, appraising evidence and evaluating arguments.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 Narelle McMahon, Regional Inspector of Mines on (08) 9358 8140.
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).
Reasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 25 November 2024 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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