WorkSafe Inspector/Investigator

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

• Contribute
• give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.
• Develop
• grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.
• Thrive
• find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

Here at LGIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

• Conducts investigations into serious and fatal workplace incidents as directed.
• Within a team environment, assists senior inspectors/investigators gather evidence for highly complex, sensitive and/or high-profile investigations into serious and fatal workplace incidents.
• Undertakes scene examination related activities as required.
• Carries out workplace inspections and takes enforcement actions when work health and safety laws are breached.
• Interprets and applies work health and safety and other relevant legislation, policies and procedures as part of the investigative and/or inspection process.
• Maintains the integrity of investigations by adhering to investigative standards and/or the criminal standard of proof and legal precedents.

Benefits working for LGIRS

• Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
• Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
• 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)
• 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
• 15 days personal leave per year
• 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• 3 public holidays in lieu per year
• 5 days reproductive leave per year
• 10 days disability leave per year
• 5 days bereavement leave
• 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
• Formal training options
• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

Interested? Click on "Apply" now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.