WorkSafe Senior Inspector/Investigator - Cannington, Australia - Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

Description

WorkSafe Senior Inspector/Investigator

Contribute, Develop and Thrive at DEMIRS

Contribute – give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve workplace health and 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 an experienced, proactive and outcome driven investigator and/or WHS professional and loves taking up challenges and work towards improving health and safety outcomes in Western Australia?

WorkSafe is looking for senior inspectors/investigators to be part of our team based in 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 safety every day. We drive workplace change through education, specialist advice and enforcement.

As a WorkSafe Senior Inspector/investigator, you will be responsible for conducting the full investigative process, including:

• Interpreting and applying relevant legislation and policy;
• Collecting, appraising and compiling evidence for legal proceedings and criminal prosecutions; and
• Producing high quality investigative written material.

You will possess high-level analytical skills with the ability to assess complex information, using best practice and contemporary investigative techniques and standards. You will be responsible for completing efficient and timely investigations, resulting in briefs of evidence for matters prosecuted in the relevant Courts or preparing reports recommending safety outcomes.

With investigative skills and experience in a regulatory, safety or general industry, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting highly investigative interviews with excellent evidentiary collection, assessment and presentation skills;
• Delivering results within a team in a changing environment;
• Assessing any possible breaches of relevant safety legislation; and
• Maintaining contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation, WorkSafe requirements and investigative procedures and policies.

It would be advantageous if you have demonstrated practical experience in the application of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2020 or equivalent relevant legislation, including knowledge of any industry-based workplace health and safety practices.

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 Joe Lee, Director WorkSafe Investigations 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

To apply for this position, click 'Apply for Job' at the bottom of this page and complete the online application form.

To be considered further, please submit:

1. A detailed CV including details of two (2) referees; and
2. A covering letter of no more than three (3) pages addressing the following job requirements:

Significant demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following:

• Conducting highly complex, sensitive and/or high profile investigations using recognised investigative methods, skills and associated standards and/or demonstrated practical experience in the application of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) or equivalent relevant legislation.
• Producing high level investigative written material including compiling summaries and reports, proactive written material and documenting evidentiary assessment and briefs for criminal standard prosecutions.
• Contributing positively to high performing investigative teams and coaching and guiding less experienced team members.

It would be advantageous to have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of any industry based workplace safety practices and issues; and
• A diploma or higher qualification in occupational safety and health/work health and safety or equivalent relevant industry experience.

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 Joe Lee, Director WorkSafe Investigations 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 Monday, 13 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.

Attachments
- Applicant Information
- Job Description Form

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