Principal Inspector Metals

**Full time ongoing role available**:

- **Salary from $245K pa to $254K pa + super**:

- **All DPIRD office locations will be considered.**

NSW Resources are seeking a dynamic Principal Inspector to join the Resources Regulator. This is your opportunity to make a real difference across the state’s metalliferous and extractive operations.

**About the Role**

As Principal Inspector, you will:

- **Lead a team** delivering inspections and targeted assessments statewide, verifying effective risk management and WHS compliance.
- **Oversee complex incident investigations and complaints**, including rostered after-hours emergency response, to prevent recurrence and improve industry outcomes.
- **Manage enforcement actions** (improvement, prohibition and penalty notices) and drive timely closure of corrective actions.
- **Shape and deliver industry campaigns, workshops and guidance**; represent the Regulator in forums and strengthen stakeholder relationships.
- **Provide technical expertise** on high-risk activity notifications, exemptions and other statutory matters; ensure quality systems, planning and transparent reporting.

This role requires a blend of technical mining/WHS expertise, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to integrity and public safety. The ability to manage complex investigations, drive compliance, and influence industry outcomes is essential.

**You’ll be someone with**:

- **Expert knowledge of mining and/or work health and safety (WHS) legislation**—especially as it applies to mines and petroleum sites.
- **Strong understanding of mining technology, systems, and practices**.
- **Demonstrated team leadership experience**— to lead, motivate, develop and manage a team of inspectors and technical experts.
- **Sound auditing methodologies**—ability to assess, monitor, and review health and safety management systems.
- **Proven incident investigation**—skilled in leading and overseeing complex incident and complaint investigations, including after-hours emergency response.
- **Demonstrated enforcement and compliance**—experience managing enforcement actions (improvement, prohibition, penalty notices) and ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.

**You’ll also need**:

- A current Class C driver licence.
- To possess and maintain the qualifications to be appointed as an inspector under section 18(2)(a) of the _Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act 2013_, and in accordance with the Resources Regulator policy on qualifications of mine safety inspectors.
- The willingness and ability to work weekends, back-shifts, and respond to incidents outside normal business hours.
- To meet integrity and pecuniary interest clearance requirements.

**Why Join Us?**

Working for NSW Resources offers a range of benefits and opportunities that make it an attractive place to build your career. You’ll be part of a team that offers:

- Impactful Work
- Professional Development
- A Collaborative Environment
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Supportive Leadership

**Ready to Apply?**

Submit your (ideally no more than one-page) cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in this role, with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by **11.55pm Sunday 12 October 2025.**

**Please note**:

- Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory for all roles within NSW Resources and is a condition of engagement.
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

**What to expect next**

**About us: Together, we are DPIRD**

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.