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)

· days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)

· % leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave

· days personal leave per year

· weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)

· weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

· public holidays in lieu per year

· days reproductive leave per year

· days disability leave per year

· days bereavement leave

· 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.