Classification: ASO5
Salary Range: $85,790 - $95,413 + superannuation
Duration: Up to 2 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 28th October 2025

About the Opportunity

We are looking for enthusiastic persons working in industry who have been exposed to Work Health and Safety or Industrial relations as part of your working time and have a range of life skills and experiences. It will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to use their skills and aptitude to positively influence health and safety and industrial relations in South Australian workplaces.

The WHS Inspector is accountable for engaging with and connecting with workers and employers across South Australia, ensuring that workplaces are safe, fair and productive. The WHS Inspector will use their legislated powers in both a reactive and proactive setting to assist in ensuring that South Australia enjoys the highest standards of workplace and public safety in all industries and sectors.

While WHS experience is desirable, we are equally interested in candidates who can translate their current skills and experience into transferable skills. We value individuals who demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to learn. Through our comprehensive Inspector Development Program (IDP), candidates can acquire the necessary WHS expertise to excel in their roles. This approach allows us to build diverse and skilled teams capable of meeting the dynamic challenges of workplace health and safety.

About the Business

SafeWork SA (SWSA) is responsible for providing work, health and safety, public safety and state-based industrial relations services across South Australia. As a regulator, Investigators and Inspectors ensure work, health and safety, and public safety standards are met and appropriate action is taken when breaches of laws are detected.

SafeWork SA Values

Professionalism

Respect

Integrity

Service

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

Employment-related Screening Check required.

Some out of hours work may be required.

Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Mark Hulme, Manager Inspectorate, SafeWork SA on 0427 406 036 or [email protected].

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.

Applications close:28/10/2025 11:30 PM