About the role

As an Inspector Scientific Officer within the human factors team in WorkSafe General Industries, you’ll play a vital role in improving health and safety standards across diverse industries by conducting workplace inspections, investigating incidents, and enforcing WHS legislation. With a focus on human factors, particularly psychosocial hazards, you’ll use your scientific expertise to identify risks, provide guidance, and contribute to policy and team development.

The role:

Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, particularly those in relation to human factors and ergonomic issues.

Carry out workplace inspections and take enforcement action when health and safety laws are breached.

Identify issues in relation to WHS and human factors and ergonomics and apply findings to industry sectors or organisations as appropriate.

Respond to requests for regulatory and technical information about human factors and ergonomics and the WHS legislation.

Prepare correspondence and reports in relation to human factors and ergonomics and WHS legislation.

Essential requirements for this role:

Experience in gathering and interpreting data, appraising evidence and evaluating arguments.

Experience in applying human factors and ergonomics and WHS knowledge in a workplace setting and conducting investigations.

Experience in dealing with confronting situations and gaining stakeholder cooperation.

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, 6 June 2025 (WST)