50869, several

Closes: 15 August 2025

Classification: Work Cover Officer 5
Salary: $93,784 - $98,967 plus superannuation
Position No: 50869, several
Directorate: Worksafe ACT
Advertised (Gazettal date): 01 August 2025
Contact Officer: Meaghan O'Connor on Meaghan.O'Connor@worksafe.act.gov.au or (02) 6207 2949

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Details: Would you like to work for an organisation making a positive difference the lives of ACT workers? Have you always been interested in expanding your work health and safety career but not sure what to do next? Imagine where your career as a WorkSafe ACT Assistant Inspector could take you!

WorkSafe ACT is a fully independent office headed by the WHS Commissioner. Here at WorkSafe ACT we are proud of the work we do and are committed to improving the physical and psychosocial health and safety of Territory workers.

We have a temporary vacancy for six months with possibility of extension and/or permanency for suitably skilled individuals to join the team as our next Assistant Inspector. In this exciting role you’ll receive excellent training and will be mentored by a team of senior inspectors. You’ll play a key role in undertaking the administrative functions of the agency to support compliance and enforcement operations.

Depending on your skills and experience, you could find yourself accompanying a senior inspector on a job at a construction site, attending a hospitality venue following reports of unsafe work practices, providing advice on the importance of addressing psychosocial hazards such as bullying in the workplace, engaging with apprentice workers about important health and safety matters, or assisting at big events like Summernats and the Canberra Show to ensure all workers go home safely.

Some of your day-to-day duties may include:

• providing administrative support to the inspectorate
• assisting with workplace visits, verification activities, audits and projects, or
• preparing accountable documents such as planning documents, inspection reports, licence application assessments, file notes and technical reports.

As an employee of the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you’ll also have access to range of great benefits, such as training, generous leave entitlements and health and wellbeing initiatives.

Have any questions about the role? Please reach out to the contact officer and who would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Ability to complete required mandatory training as a delegated/appointed person/Authorised Officer by the WHS Commissioner.
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence.
• Willingness to:

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1. wear a uniform
2. participate in the on-duty roster when required,
3. participate in programmed after hours compliance activities (on-call roster) if required, and
4. undergo a pre-employment police check

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only. A merit pool may be established form this selection process and may be used to fill identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting written pitch of no more than two (2) pages demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the Selection Criteria listed under ‘Ideal Candidate’ in the Position Description. Please ensure you meet the ‘Essential Requirements’ of the role as detailed in the Position Description.

Applicants should also provide a current curriculum vitae and contact details of at least two referees. Referee reports may be sought at a later stage.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency