ABOUT THE TEAM

SafeWork NSW Construction directorate has a strategic approach to supporting a safe, healthy and productive construction industry in NSW. Construction provides a strong and consistent focus on building industry capability through strategic stakeholder engagement, evidence and risk-based harm prevention initiatives, and proportionate and targeted regulator response to construction incidents and requests for service

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel, work remotely and out of usual business hours
• Hold a NSW ‘C’ class drivers’ licence with a satisfactory safe driving record and a requirement to maintain the safe driving record throughout employment
• Satisfactory criminal record check
• Satisfactory medical assessment capacity regarding physical and psychological impacts of the inherent duties of the role
• Undertake the 12-month New Inspector Training Program (NITP). This intensive program is delivered by our Registered Training Organisation and combines mandatory components of induction, class training, online learning, completion of set assessments and tasks, and extensive on-the-job field training with regular travel throughout NSW. For more information click here.

SAFEWORK INSPECTOR – CONSTRUCTION NORTH- MULTIPLE ONGOING/PERMANENT ROLES AVAILABLE

• Grade: SafeWork Inspector
• Salary range: $116,343 to $126,334 + superannuation
• Duration: Ongoing/Permanent
• Location: Parramatta
• Applications Close: Monday 15 September 2025 [at 9.59am]

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Conducting inspections and investigations to improve workplace safety outcomes
• Delivering education and engagement programs for workers and employers
• Responding to serious workplace incidents as part of the emergency response service
• Providing practical advice and guidance to industry and stakeholders
• Participating in the planning and development of targeted projects to reduce harm in workplaces and support SafeWork NSW Regulatory Priorities.
  For more information on the role and its accountabilities, click here to view the role description.

ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS ROLE?

For enquiries relating this recruitment, please contact Sharlene Fouzder at sharlene.fouzder@safework.nsw.gov.au
A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing opportunities for a period of up to 18 months.
Salary Grade Inspector, with the base salary for this role starting at $116343 base plus superannuation
Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Sharlene Fouzder via sharlene.fouzder@safework.nsw.gov.au.
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: Monday 15 September 2025 [at 9.59am]

You will bring technical expertise, sound judgement and a strong commitment to workplace health and safety. To succeed in this role, you will:

• Apply your experience in WHS, compliance and enforcement to deliver improved safety outcomes
• Build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders to achieve sustainable change
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience including industry, unions and government stakeholders
• Demonstrate resilience and professionalism when responding to complex, high-pressure situations
• Contribute to organisational objectives by supporting colleagues and leading by exampl