Assistant State Inspector, Engineering

3 days ago


City of Parramatta Council, Australia NSW Government Full time

Assistant State Inspector – Engineering (Electrical)

Grade: Assistant State Inspector, Consent Award Starting salary: $142,691 - $144,034 + Superannuation
Duration: Ongoing (permanent) Location: Parramatta
Closing Date: Monday 15th September :59AM)

About Us

SafeWork NSW is the state's workplace health and safety regulator. Our focus is to reduce work related fatalities, serious injuries and illnesses by securing compliance with work health and safety and associated legislation. We do this by undertaking a mix of responsive and proactive programs of work focused on high-risk harms across all industries, aligned to our strategic plan and regulatory priorities.

SafeWork NSW is undergoing an exciting and important period of transformation as we establish the organisation as a modern, strong and standalone Work Health and Safety Regulator. We're seeking suitably qualified and experienced inspectors who are passionate about safety and the health and wellbeing of workers and their families.

About the role

As an Assistant State Inspector (Electrical) in the Engineering Team, you will be responsible for providing advanced technical information, advice, education and compliance services that contribute as a Specialist in Harm Prevention and improvements in relation to hazardous Electrical, Plant and relevant Structures.

As a member of a specialist team who respond to complex matters you will:

  • Provide advanced technical advice regarding safe work practices and how to comply with work health and safety and associated legislation
  • Actively participate in the identification, planning and delivery of state-wide strategic industry initiatives to address emerging trends and provide input to the national agenda - for example through representation on Australian Standards committees and working with other WHS Regulators on engineering related matters
  • Regularly facilitate and meet with Industry Associations and attend industry forums where you will represent SafeWork NSW
  • Conduct workplace visits and complex investigations into workplace incidents, injuries and fatalities involving Electrical incidents, hazardous plant and/or mechanical & electrical safety
  • Provide advice, guidance, support and dispute resolution to industry, workers and other government agencies on prevention and response matters relating to Electrical engineering discipline
  • Manage complex technical issues whilst balancing stakeholder interests and ensuring WHS outcomes are achieved and promoted
  • Conduct research to identify, plan and deliver strategies in relation to the harm prevention strategies

About you

  • Are you passionate about developing and building stakeholder relationships?
  • Can you solve complex regulatory problems in a professional and customer focused manner?
  • Do you write clear and concise correspondence, guidance, and reports?

To be successful, you will have:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, or similar technical qualifications.
  • Relevant industry experience in one or more of the following: Electrical system planning or design; Electrical high voltage management; forensic engineering; functional safety, hazardous plant and equipment design or management, electro mechanics, electrical infrastructure, electrical construction design, electrical safety,
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing specialist advice and strategic leadership regarding compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and Electrical engineering codes of practice.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply Electrical Engineering principles in a work health and safety context
  • Strong communication skills to proactively engage and influence key stakeholders influence behaviour, undertake change management processes, and lead stakeholder engagements
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Well established resilience skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team
  • High level written communication skills and an ability to prepare comprehensive SME reports
  • Demonstrated experience in managing and leading programs or projects of work
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a timely manner
  • Solid knowledge and use of technology

In joining SafeWork NSW, you will be rewarded with a great opportunity to apply your experience with your passion for workplace health and safety. You will:

  • Work a 38-hour working week, including some weekends and participate in the After-Hours Emergency Response Service
  • Receive an attractive salary package along with the required tools of the trade, including a vehicle with access to private use (currently at a cost of approximately $227 per fortnight)
  • Be able to access flexible working conditions within operational requirements

Essential requirements

  • Ability to travel, work remotely and out of usual business hours
  • Hold a NSW 'C' class drivers' licence with a satisfactory safe driving record and a requirement to maintain the safe driving record throughout employment
  • Satisfactory criminal record check
  • Satisfactory medical assessment capacity regarding physical and psychological impacts of the inherent duties of the role
  • Undertake the 12-month New Inspector Training Program (NITP). This intensive program is delivered by our Registered Training Organisation and combines mandatory components of induction, class training, online learning, completion of set assessments and tasks, and extensive on-the-job field training with regular travel throughout NSW. For more informationclickhere.

What we need from you

To start your journey towards joining our team please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages). Your application should include:

  • A covering letter (maximum two pages) indicating the role you are applying for and what you would bring to this role, including demonstrated examples
  • You should also include an up-to-date resume (of no more than five pages)
  • A copy of your current online driving record from Service NSW
  • A copy of your current demerit points fromService NSW

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Sam Magar at

A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing opportunities for a period of up to 18 months.

Current SafeWork Inspector Employee's are not required to resubmit a copy of their driving record or demerit points as this is a requirement of the role.

Salary Grade Inspector Consent Award, Assistant State Inspector, with the base salary for this role starting at $142,691 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Tayla Gibbs via

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: 15th September :59AM)

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace

The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact or

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