APS5 WHS Inspector and APS6 Senior WHS Inspector

3 hours ago

Sydney NSW, Australia Comcare Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Overview of the Team

The Regional Operations Team is the service delivery arm of Regulatory Operations Group (ROG) and administers the Work, Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) through a variety of prevention, compliance and enforcement activities. Services are delivered across the country through employees working in regional offices in QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, NT, WA and ACT.

Overview of the Role

Work Health and Safety (WHS) Inspectors play a vital role in workplace health and safety by helping employers understand their WHS responsibilities, fostering a cooperative and consultative approach with workers and their representatives and by taking appropriate action when non-compliance is found.

WHS Inspectors undertake a range of WHS regulatory activities in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures.

The work includes WHS related prevention programs and campaigns, stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution, presentations, inspections and investigations across a wide range of industries and risk factors (physical and psychosocial).

The APS5 Inspector and the APS6 Senior Inspector role requires working as a member of a team, assisting to mentor less experienced inspectors, and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including employers, workers, complainants, Health and Safety Representatives, employer associations, unions, and federal and state government agencies.

Mandatory Qualifications

  • Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection) or obtain within 18 months of engagement.

Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment

  • Australian citizenship.

  • Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).

  • Employee Health Declaration.

  • Six months probationary period for new engagements.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.

  • Achieve and maintain an appointment as an Inspector under the WHS Act.

  • Hold and maintain a motor vehicle driver licence for at least a motor car.

  • Some intra and interstate travel is required, including overnight absences.

  • Participate in an after-hours on-call roster (where operational necessities dictate).

How to apply

Please review the Job Information Pack below and provide a statement of claims with your responses outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the job specific capabilities and role approximately 1500 words (not exceeding two pages).

Please note: The vacancy closes at 11:59pm, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney time). If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact

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