About the role

This role is part of the WorkSafe General Industries division which is dedicated to ensuring the safety of the Western Australian community. The Division is responsible for enforcing the WHS laws across a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, onshore oil and gas, transport, warehousing and retail etc. As a Senior Inspector Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the workplace safety by enforcing Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2020 and WHS (General) Regulations 2022. You will be conducting inspections and investigating complex incidents involving plant and engineering.

The role:

• Carry out workplace inspections and take enforcement action when health and safety laws are breached.
• Investigate more complex, sensitive and/or controversial workplace incidents and accidents involving plant and engineering.
• Respond to requests for complex regulatory and technical information about plant and engineering, Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation and relevant standards.

Essential requirements for this role:

• A substantial working knowledge of plant-related standards and codes.
• Capable of dealing with direct exposure to matters of a sensitive, confronting and potentially emotionally disturbing nature eg. trauma experienced by others.
• Think Through Complexity - You draw on information from an array of sources, applying your judgement and technical expertise to identify what is relevant and important.

About us

Here at DEMIRS 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.

To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.

Benefits

• 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
• 15 days personal leave per year
• 13 weeks long service leave every seven years
• 14 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
• Formal training options
• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 11.5% superannuation contributions

Want to know more?

Click the ‘Apply” button. You will be redirected to the job advert on Jobs.wa.gov.au, where you can learn more about the role, read the job description form and apply for this amazing opportunity.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Friday, 28th March 2025 (WST)