A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created and used to fill similar vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
The merit pool may be used to fill APS6 Senior Inspectors positions which will be directly involved in the development and implementation of regulatory programs relating to Comcare’s recommendations that arose from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Please note in your application if you would specifically like to be involved in the potential recruitment pool for these positions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Mandatory:
• Obtain a Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection) within 18 months of engagement. Achieve and maintain appointment as an Inspector under the WHS Act.
• Desirable:
• Qualifications and/or experience relevant to a mental health environment (e.g., psychology, workplace health and safety/rehabilitation, occupational therapy (mental health), social work/science).

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The Senior Inspector, Psychosocial Regulation supports and undertakes a range of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) regulatory activities specific to psychosocial risk in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures under minimal direction and supervision. This work includes: WHS related prevention programs, campaigns, health and safety audits, stakeholder engagement, presentations, inspections and investigations across a wide range of industries. The role may require the delivery of specific regulatory programs arising from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
The role delivers and assists to drive the provision of timely, high-quality services in a nationally consistent, regional service delivery environment. The role requires working as a team and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including employers, workers, complainants, Health and Safety Representatives, employer associations, unions and federal and state government agencies.

The National Regulatory Projects Team is responsible for the design, delivery and review of programs targeting high risk hazards and industries nationally including but not limited to psychosocial risk and major infrastructure projects. The team is part of the service delivery arm of Regulatory Operations Group (ROG) that administers the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS) through a variety of prevention, assurance and enforcement activities including:

• workplace inspections;
• awareness raising activities;
• audits,
• investigations; and
• regulatory program