SafeWork NSW Inspector

SafeWork NSW Inspector

Location: Various - Metro/Regional NSW
Coffs Harbour/Port Macquarie/Tamworth/Narrabri/Ballina
Orange/ Dubbo/Wagga Wagga/Albury/Griffith
Parramatta/Newcastle/Gosford
Wollongong/Nowra/Goulbourn/Bega
Grade: SafeWork NSW Inspector
Positions: Multiple + Talent Pool opportunity
Work type: Ongoing, Full-time 38 hours per week, access to flexible working arrangements within operational requirements
Salary: Base salary starting at $112,954 plus superannuation
Applications Close: Thursday 19th December 2024 (9:59AM)

A Talent Pool for up to 18 months will be created to fill future ongoing roles
SafeWork NSW is undergoing an exciting and important period of transformation as we establish the organisation as a modern, strong and standalone Work Health and Safety Regulator. In preparation for these changes, we are opening an Inspector talent pool recruitment process where successful candidates will be eligible to be selected for opportunities that may become available over the next 18 months.

About us

SafeWork NSW is the state's workplace health and safety regulator. Our focus is to reduce work
related fatalities, serious injuries and illnesses by securing compliance with work health and safety and associated legislation. We do this by undertaking a mix of responsive and proactive programs of work focused on high risk harms across all industries, aligned to our strategic plan and regulatory priorities.

We're seeking diverse and dynamic people eager to start their career as a SafeWork NSW Inspector and help make a real impact to the health and safety of workers across NSW.
We have Inspectors based throughout Sydney Metro and Regional NSW including Albury, Ballina, Bega, Coffs Harbour, Dubbo, Gosford, Goulburn, Griffith, Londonderry, Narrabri, Newcastle, Nowra, Orange, Parramatta, Port Macquarie, Sydney, Tamworth, Thornleigh, Maitland, Wagga Wagga and Wollongong.

A career as an Inspector with SafeWork NSW offers:

• A 38-hour work week including some weekends and participation in the After-Hours Emergency Response Service (AHERS)
• Access to corporate wellbeing programs including free annual influenza vaccination, seminars and Fitness Passport
• An attractive salary package along with the necessary tools of the trade, including a vehicle with allowance for private use (currently at a cost of approximately $210 per fortnight)
• Access to flexible working arrangements within operational requirements
• Fully paid 12-month New Inspector Training Program (NITP) with a nationally recognised qualification.

The NITP is an intensive program delivered by our Registered Training Organisation and combines mandatory components of induction, in-class training, online learning, completion of set assessments and tasks and extensive on-the-job field experience including regular travel throughout NSW for the duration of the training program.

Find more information about the training and answers to NITP frequently asked questions.

SafeWork NSW is committed to diversity, inclusion and new ways of working. We are an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work without judgement. We celebrate the diversity of backgrounds and experiences our Inspectors bring to their roles and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. You can view our full Diversity and Inclusion statement here.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, carers, refugees, people in regional NSW and people of all ages.

About the role

SafeWork NSW Inspectors apply their industry knowledge, experience and training to work in partnership with NSW workplaces to assist them to meet and maintain work health and safety standards so that workers return home safely.
Inspector responsibilities include:

• Undertake proactive site inspections, respond to customer requests, complete preliminary incident investigations, deliver presentations and work with major industry stakeholders to improve safety standards
• Provide advice regarding safe work practices, return to work and how to comply with NSW work health and safety laws
• Collect relevant information, applying transparent evidence-based decision making to improve safety
• Produce high quality reports to confirm actions taken
• Ensure internal administrative compliance by completing travel, expense and time keeping records
• Contribute to a positive, supportive and engaging workplace.

For more information about the role and its accountabilities, view the SafeWork NSW Inspector Role Description.

What we are looking for

Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills with a passion for work health and safety and return to work.

• Strong communication skills to engage and influence key stakeholders to improve regulatory outcomes
• High-level written communication skills and an ability to understand comprehensive and technical reports
• Ability to interpret and apply multiple pieces of complex legislation
• Well established resilience skills, the ability to manage competing priorities in a timely manner and work collaboratively within a diverse team
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of digital technology tools including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, transferable skills and/or industry experience are desirable but not essential.

Essential requirements

• Willingness and ability to undertake work-related travel across NSW and occasionally inter-state, work from and stay in remote locations and work outside of usual business hours
• Hold a current NSW 'C' class driver licence with a satisfactory safe driving record and a requirement to maintain the safe driving record throughout employment
• Undertake and achieve a satisfactory criminal record check
• Undertake and achieve a satisfactory medical assessment capacity regarding physical and psychological impacts of the inherent duties of the role
• Successfully complete the 12-month New Inspector Training Program (NITP).

Appointment and ongoing assignment may be subject to restrictions and satisfactory participation in mandatory pre-employment and ongoing probity screening in accordance with relevant legislation and/or related policies.

More information is available on thebecome a SafeWork NSW inspector webpage.

How to apply

Your application should include:

• A covering letter (maximum two pages) indicating the role you are applying for and what you would bring to this role, including demonstrated examples
• You should also include an up-to-date resume (of no more than five pages)
• A copy of your current online driving record from Service NSW
• A copy of your current demerit points from Service NSW

Pre-Screening Questions

Please nominate your local SafeWork NSW office from the location list on your cover letter:

• Coffs Harbour - Port Macquarie
• Tamworth - Narrabri - Ballina
• Orange - Dubbo - Wagga Wagga - Albury - Griffith
• Parramatta - Newcastle - Gosford
• Wollongong - Nowra - Goulbourn
• Bega

Questions about this opportunity

For enquiries about becoming a SafeWork NSW Inspector please email [email protected]. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Tayla Gibbs via [email protected]


Salary Grade Inspector Award, with the base salary for this role starting at $112,954 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Tayla Gibbs via mailto:[email protected].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: 19th December 2024 (9:59AM)

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Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace

The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact mailto:[email protected] or 02 9494 8351.

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