WorkSafe is Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator. We are also the workplace injury insurer. Our job is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers. This is our promise to the Victorian community and the reason we exist.

Technical Inspector - Representative Support

• $115,774 per annum + 12% super
• 16 weeks training, paid at full salary
• Full-time permanent position, State-based role

About the opportunity

At WorkSafe we are aiming to make Victoria a global leader in workplace safety and wellbeing. We're looking for people who share our passion to bring their own industry knowledge and/or safety experience to join us in making a real difference together.

As a WorkSafe Inspector within Representative Support, you will attend a comprehensive training program in a supportive environment. Once appointed, you will spend a large portion of your time inspecting workplaces across sites and projects with a specialist focus on consultation, representation and issue resolution in the OHS Act 2004.

During inspections, you will assess compliance with legislative requirements and take appropriate action. This may range from providing advice to employers, supervisors and workers on legislative requirements to enforcing compliance measures.

You will also be required to provide specialist advice and expertise to WorkSafe's field team and stakeholders in relation to appropriate legislation and its application to workplace Health and Safety Representatives, Authorised Representatives of Registered Employee Organisations (ARREOs), employer representatives and other duty holders.

For more details on the role's responsibilities, please click here to view the Position Description (copies are also available via WorkSafe Victoria's Careers Page).

About you

Our people come from a diverse range of professional backgrounds but share a common goal of ensuring Victorian workplaces are safe and that all workers return home safely at the end of each day. Ideally, you will demonstrate the following:

• A systems-thinking approach through experience and/or application
• Highly developed critical thinking, influencing, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• The ability to assess and investigate situations efficiently to make timely decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, interpret, and apply legislation or technical standards in a regulatory capacity
• Proficiency in computer systems and technology
• Qualifications in OHS or relevant industry / safety experience is desirable (but not essential)

Recruitment & training process

Below are indicative dates for each recruitment stage. Please note these may be subject to change. Specific dates will be provided to applicants as they progress:

• Applications (online): Open now - close at 11:00pm on Friday, 12th September
• Cognitive & Psychometric Assessments (online): September/October
• Panel Interviews (in person): October/November
• Police, Reference & Medical Checks (in person): November/December
• Offers & Contracts (online): December
• Employment / Induction Start Date (in person): February
• Induction End Date (in person): 16 weeks after commencement

Information sessions

We are hosting virtual information sessions to help you learn more about our organisation, culture, different inspector roles, and our recruitment and training processes. These sessions are optional and do not form part of your application. Available dates:

• Wednesday, 10th September at 5:30pm

If you wish to attend please click here to register via Eventbrite

Eligibility requirements

• Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Victoria Careers website will be considered
• Applicants must hold a valid, unrestricted Victorian Driver's Licence (or be eligible to obtain one)
• Applicants must ensure their availability for all recruitment activities and induction training dates set by WorkSafe, as individual leave requests may not be able to be accommodated. Induction is scheduled for 3 days at our Essendon Fields office and 2 days at your local office each week for the full 16 week period. Successful applicants will also be required to enrol in a Diploma of Government.
• Preferred candidates must successfully complete a National Criminal History Check, Reference Checks, and Medical Checks. Given the physical demands of this role, we must ensure you can perform the required duties safely.
• Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.

Please note, due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

For further information, please visit Health & Safety Inspector Information or contact us via email: [email protected]