APS6 Senior WHS Inspector
Comcare
Posted 9 days ago
Comcare has an Ongoing vacancy for an APS6 Senior WHS Inspector in the Regional Operations Team in Perth WA.
A merit pool will be created and may be used to fill similar Ongoing and Non-Ongoing vacancies.
Overview of the Team and Role
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.
WHS Inspectors play a vital role in workplace health and safety by helping employers understand their work health and safety 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 Work Health and Safety (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 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.
Qualifications
- Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection) or obtain within 18 months of engagement.
Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
How to apply
The job information pack including how to apply can be obtained from our website Current vacancies | Comcare
Closing date: Monday, 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST)
About Comcare
About Us
Comcare is established under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act).
Comcare has functions and responsibilities under the SRC Act, the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and the Asbestos-related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) Act 2005 (ARC Act). Under this legislation we have roles as insurer, regulator and scheme manager.
We provide expert advice and services to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC) and the Seacare Authority, and we manage the Commonwealth's asbestos-related claims liabilities.
Comcare's outcome statement describes our success and provides strategic focus for all our efforts:
Supporting participation and productivity through healthy and safe workplaces that minimise the impact of harm in workplaces covered by Comcare.
Our role is to have a positive impact on reducing injury and harm in the workplace.
Comcare's work underpins quality workplaces and plays a vital role supporting workforce participation and productivity, as well as making an important contribution to the Australian Government's deregulation agenda.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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