About the role

As an Inspector of Mines – Mental Health and Wellbeing, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing psychosocial management across the mining sector by enforcing mines safety legislation and leading inspections and audits with a specific focus on psychosocial hazards.

You will provide specialist technical advice on how PCBU’s are managing the identification, assessment, and controls of psychosocial risks in mining workplaces.

The role:

Administers the relevent work health and safety legislation as an Inspector.

Investigates workplace incidents or issues, particularly those in relation to mental health and wellbeing.

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

Responds to requests for regulatory and technical information about mental health and wellbeing and the work health and safety legislation.

Prepares correspondence and reports in relation to mental health and wellbeing.

Coordinates and participate in proactive campaigns and have input into future policy and direction.

Builds networks with stakeholder groups including employers, employees, government, unions and industry organisations.

Develops less experienced inspectors through coaching, advice and support and contribute to sustaining a positive team culture.

Seeks opportunities to continue to build your own capacity and expertise to take on more senior and complex roles and continues to develop and maintain professional competence and knowledge.

Undertake travel, work in in remote areas and work outside normal business hours as required.

Essential requirements for this role:

A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent qualification relevant to mental health and wellbeing.

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

Experience in applying mental health, wellbeing and work health and safety knowledge in a workplace (preferably resources sector) and conducting compliance activities.

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: 4.00pm on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 (WST)