Inspector of Mines

• Full time ongoing opportunity available
• Salary from $209k pa to $242k pa + super
• Location – Maitland, however other DPIRD office locations may be considered by negotiation

The Mine Safety Inspectorate, Central Assessment Unit at the Resources Regulator (part of the NSW Resources) are looking for an Inspector of Mines (Electrical) to join the team.

About The Role
As Inspector of Mines (Electrical) you will be undertaking statutory and administrative responsibilities to improve the health and safety performance at mines.

You'll Do This By

• Assessing, monitoring, and reviewing individual mine operator's health and safety management systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Triaging incidents from mining sectors (metals and petroleum), small mines, coal surface and underground.
• Assessing incident outcomes, reviewing site investigations, evaluating identified causal factors, and making recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Consulting with mine operators to ensure corrective actions are addressed in a timely manner and assisting these operators in scheduling improvement actions.
• Carrying out enforcement activities to ensure mine operations comply with health and safety legislation.
• Carrying out announced and unannounced inspections and assessment activities at mine sites, including inspections on weekends and back shifts.

You'll Need To

• Have proven experience at an engineering level in mining including the ability to exercise and hold the key statutory functions an Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering Manager as specified in the NSW Work Health and Safety (Mines & Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2022 Schedule 10, Part 2 or 3.
• Be able to work on weekends and backshifts and respond to incidents out of normal business hours on a rostered basis.
• Hold and maintain a current Class C driver licence.
• Have excellent communication and people skills as you'll need to gain the confidence of, negotiate with and influence mine operators who may have a limited understanding of their legal obligations, or who may be concerned at the possible implications of compliance action.
• Have excellent written communication skills as you'll be preparing assessment, inspection, and investigation reports, obtaining, and preparing evidence for legal proceedings and issuing compliance, improvement, and prohibition notices.

Things To Know About The Role

• To be appointed you must 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.
• Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory and a condition of engagement.
• Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory participation in a pre-employment health assessment.

Why Join Us?
Benefits
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 Tuesday 2 September 2025.
For more information about the role please reach out to Justin Allan, Principal Inspector – Central Assessment Unit on or via You can also view the Role Description.

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.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.

What To Expect Next
Once you submit your application, you'll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and/or selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, video or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.

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.