Inspector Scientific Officer - Cannington, Australia - Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

Description

Inspector Scientific Officer

Permanent Appointment

Contribute – give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.

Develop – grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.

Thrive – find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

Are you passionate about making a difference and improving work health and safety standards?

If so, a permanent opportunity is available in our Occupational Health, Hygiene and Noise Team located at Cannington.

About the role

WorkSafe WA plays an integral role in upholding healthy and safe workplaces in Western Australia, reducing workplace incidents to ensure workers return home safely every day. We drive workplace change through education, specialist advice and enforcement.

As a WorkSafe Inspector Scientific Officer, you will have a vital role in ensuring that workplaces are:

• adopting appropriate risk management strategies to reduce workplace hazards that can cause multiple and repeat fatalities and serious injuries;
• working to improve the management of psychosocial hazards;
• protecting workers from health hazards such as harmful dusts;
• consulting and involving workers in designing and implementing safe systems of work; and
• complying with work health and safety laws.

You will carry out workplace inspections, enforce WHS legislation and provide advice on occupational hygiene issues with limited guidance.

Drawing on your WHS industry experience and occupational hygiene knowledge, you will be responsible for:

• carrying out workplace inspections and taking appropriate enforcement actions when health and safety laws are breached;
• conducting investigations into workplace incidents or accidents, which may include injuries and fatalities, in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020;
• gathering evidence and making recommendations about prosecutions and presenting evidence in court; and
• providing coaching, advice and support to contribute towards sustaining a positive team culture.

Our team members come from a wide range of professions and with no two days ever being the same, problem solving comes naturally to us. We are looking for people who share a passion for serving the community, have practical knowledge and experience in work health and safety, and excellent communication and organisational skills.

So, if you are driven by a commitment to ensuring safe work environments, with a keen eye for detail, a solid understanding of work health and safety laws, and the ability to enforce compliance with a collaborative approach, then this job is for you

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months.

About DEMIRS

The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is a diverse Western Australian government agency delivering a wide range of services across the State.

Our department consists of more than 1,800 dynamic individuals working together to support a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry, energy and resources sectors.

You will join a positive and supportive work environment with a culture of forward thinking and innovation, ensuring we meet the current and future needs of our State.

We are proud to offer flexible working, employee recognition programs, and professional development and mentoring programs, all so you can expand your horizons while balancing your work with other life commitments.

Further information

Please contact Alan Thain, Principal Scientific Officer on or via or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

How to apply

We ask for you to provide:

A two-page detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points:

• A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent qualification relevant to occupational hygiene.
• Experience in gathering and interpreting data, appraising evidence and evaluating arguments.
• Experience in applying occupational hygiene and WHS knowledge in a workplace setting and to conduct investigations.
• Experience in dealing with confronting situations and gaining stakeholder cooperation.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with DEMIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Uma Maregouni, Senior Human Resource Officer on or email

To submit your application, click on the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter.

This role is identified as having a higher likelihood of exposure to potentially traumatic events. This is any distressing experience or situation in which an individual's physical or psychological wellbeing may be threatened. This could involve attending or investigating safety incidents or fatalities, interacting with affected, distressed and/or aggressive people, and exposure to objectionable material such as records containing potentially traumatic content.

The department has specific Potentially Traumatic Event Response Support processes and training available for this role. If you have any questions or would like further clarification about the nature of this position and the supports available, please contact Alan Thain, Principal Scientific Officer on

Supporting diversity and inclusion

DEMIRS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome all to apply, however, preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and youth. This helps us ensure our workforce is diverse, effective and forward thinking, and is supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

Reasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Wednesday, 1 May 2024 (WST)

Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online; as applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.

We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.

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