Senior Inspector (355726) - WorkSafe Tasmania

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Conduct workplace inspections across a diverse range of industries for compliance with work health and safety and other administered legislative provisions.
• Provide advice and information on WHS requirements and safety management systems, including providing advice and direction in respect of how compliance can be achieved.
• Undertake complex investigations under legislation administered using sound investigative techniques, methodologies and processes.
• Prepare high-level written work including inspection, compliance and investigation reports, correspondence, briefings and submissions, including prosecution and coronial reports.
• Represent WorkSafe Tasmania at internal and external meetings and forums.
• Assist in the coordination of programs, activities and projects.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call roster, including weekends and nights as required.
• Participate in corporate learning and development activities.
• Promote health, safety, equity, and diversity in the workplace.
• Promote and model the Tasmanian State Service Code of Conduct and Principles.
• Other duties as directed.

Essential Requirements

• Current Drivers Licence

Desirable Requirements

• The successful applicant will possess contemporary experience and qualifications in workplace inspection and incident investigation.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (355726) Senior Inspector August 2025.docx

 Statement of Duties (355726) Senior Inspector August 2025.pdf

 Information for applicants (WorkSafe Tasmania).docx

 Information for applicants (WorkSafe Tasmania).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please