** This position can be located in any OIR office within the North & Central Queensland Region–Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton or Gladstone.

As the Lead Inspector (Major Industries) you will work as part of the North and Central Queensland Region in the WHS Compliance and Field Services directorate. This role will support the Regional Director and Operations Managers to monitor compliance and engage with major industries across the NCQ Region and mentor and provide guidance to inspectors in the field.

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) enforces work health and safety laws, investigates workplace fatalities, serious injuries, prosecutes breaches of legislation and educates employees and employers on their legal obligations. We're responsible for improving work health and safety in Queensland and helping to reduce the risk of workers being killed or injured on the job.

We do this by making sure work health and safety laws are followed, investigating work-related fatalities and serious injuries, educating workplaces on ways to comply with legislation, taking legal action when work health and safety laws are broken and educating employees and employers on their legal obligations.

Your key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities are outlined in the position description for this role but generally, you'll have strong written, time management and stakeholder engagement and management skills. Experience in applying workplace health and safety protocols in community enforcement or other such regulatory enforcement would be highly regarded.

This role will challenge and develop your ability to engage with stakeholders, partner and educate the community in safety matters and ensure compliance within a regulatory framework.

You'll be part of the solution to keep Queenslander's safe at work and see the direct impact of your role in the community. As a Queensland public sector employee, you will also have employment security and access to flexible work, health and wellbeing programs, competitive salary and superannuation and support for development.

If you are looking for more than just a job and passionate about making a difference in workplaces to ensure all employees return home safely, APPLY NOW!

How to apply

Submit your resume and a short statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining your ability to undertake the responsibilities and requirements as outlined in the 'How you will be assessed' section of the position description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow instructions.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/650744/25

Closing Date: Friday, 8th August, 2025