Principal Inspector Agriculture

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Overview

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can contribute to lowering serious injuries and fatalities in Queensland workplaces? Do you have a passion for work health and safety? We\'re looking for a Principal Inspector (Agriculture) to join us in making a difference to people\'s lives. As Queensland\'s work health and safety regulator, working for the Office of Industrial Relations is more than just a job. Our purpose is to improve work health and safety and reduce the risk of work-related fatalities, injuries and illness in Queensland. 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

A vacancy currently exists within the WHSQ Compliance and Field Services Team for a Principal Inspector (Agriculture). Two positions are available with one based in Rockhampton and one based in Townsville.

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. We seek to improve work health and safety, through regulatory and policy frameworks and the provision of evidenced-based services and advice.

As Principal Inspector (Agriculture) within Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) you will be part of an efficient, flexible and responsive team that strives for safer workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of work incidents, injuries and complaints.
• Produce reports and implement effective enforcement options
• Participate in the design and delivery of compliance campaigns (safety blitzes and industry audits)
• Provide operational and specialist technical direction

This role will challenge and develop your ability to engage with stakeholders, lead others, 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.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/659649/25

Closing date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Details

• Seniority level
  Not Applicable
• Employment type
  Full-time
• Job function
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries
  Government Administration

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