Inspector of Explosives

5 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**As an Inspector of Explosives, you will be involved in providing a range of regulatory and compliance services to the explosives industry through inspections, audits, and investigations to support the achievement of the Explosives Inspectorate's operational objectives.

The role supports explosives safety and security in Queensland through timely responses to incidents, recovery, and disposal involving explosives and fireworks within the wider community.

The Explosives Inspector will perform duties under the Explosives Act 1999 and Explosives Regulation 2017, including powers to:
Enter and search premises (section 83);
Inspect explosives and facilities.
Seize explosives.
Require information production.
Issue directions on contraventions or dangerous situations.
Take actions to ensure safety.
Monitor, audit, and inspect explosives activities per the Explosives Inspectorate program, taking corrective actions as needed.

Activities include:
Handling explosives in mines and quarries, and on construction sites;
Use of fireworks;
Import, manufacture, storage, transport, sale, and export of explosives, fireworks, and ammunition.
Licensing across the explosive's lifecycle and for individuals like shotfirers and fireworks operators.
Ensuring the safety and security of government magazines.
Participate in the regional explosives inspectorate's emergency response program, available 24/7 for render-safe, recovery, and disposal services.
Prepare reports on investigations, audits, inspections, and legislative breaches, with recommendations and actions.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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