SafeWork NSW: Occupational Health & Environment Inspector

Location: Parramatta or Gosford
Grade: SafeWork NSW Inspector 

Work type: Ongoing, Full-time 38 hours per week. Access to flexible working arrangements within operational requirements
Total remuneration package: Base salary starting at $112,954 plus superannuation
Applications Close: Monday 16th June 2025 at 9.59am

About us
 SafeWork NSW is the state’s workplace health and safety regulator. We are undergoing an exciting and important period of transformation as we establish the organisation as a modern, strong and standalone Work Health and Safety Regulator. Our focus is to reduce work related fatalities, serious injuries and illnesses by securing compliance with work health and safety and associated legislation. We do this by undertaking a mix of responsive and proactive programs of work focused on high-risk harms across all industries, aligned to our strategic plan and regulatory priorities.
 A career as an Inspector with SafeWork NSW offers:

•  A 38-hour work week including some weekends and participation in the After-Hours Emergency Response Service (AHERS)
• Access to corporate wellbeing programs including free annual influenza vaccination, seminars and Fitness Passport
• An attractive salary package along with the necessary tools of the trade, including a vehicle with allowance for private use (currently at a cost of approximately $227 per fortnight)
• Access to flexible working arrangements within operational requirements
• Fully paid 12-month New Inspector Training Program (NITP) with a nationally recognised qualification.

The NITP is an intensive program delivered by our Registered Training Organisation and combines mandatory components of induction, in-class training, online learning, completion of set assessments and tasks and extensive on-the-job field experience including regular travel throughout NSW for the duration of the training program.  
Find more information about the training and answers to NITP frequently asked questions.

About the role
SafeWork NSW Inspectors apply their industry knowledge, experience and training to work in partnership with NSW workplaces to assist them to meet and maintain work health and safety standards so that workers return home safely.
The Occupational Health and Environment team is responsible for:

• Influencing state and national legislation, policies, standards, and guidance related to specialist harm prevention and regulation concerning occupational health, hygiene, ergonomics and the work environment
• Designing, developing and implementing resources to assist duty holders to comply with legislative obligations including targeted, risk-based prevention strategies informed by research, data and intelligence
• Building internal and external capability to reduce exposure to harmful substances through effective regulation, prevention, risk management and health monitoring
• Providing expert support and assistance to operational inspectors in response to complex chemical matters, such as restricted and prohibited carcinogens, lead risk work, workplace exposure monitoring, health monitoring as well as advice on safety data sheets and labelling of hazardous chemicals.

About you
 We are looking for a team player who is passionate about workplace safety, inclusion and diversity, is results focused and will actively contribute to a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.
Our ideal candidate

• Must have prior experience and interest working in an occupational health and environment role
• Must hold a degree in occupational hygiene or science and be (or eligible for) professional membership with the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH).

Essential requirements 

• Willingness and ability to undertake work-related travel across NSW and occasionally inter-state, work from and stay in remote locations and work outside of usual business hours
• Hold a current NSW ‘C’ class driver licence with a satisfactory safe driving record and a requirement to maintain the safe driving record throughout employment
• Undertake and achieve a satisfactory criminal record check
• Undertake and achieve a satisfactory medical assessment capacity regarding physical and psychological impacts of the inherent duties of the role
  Successfully complete the 12-month New Inspector Training Program (NITP).

Appointment and ongoing assignment may be subject to restrictions and satisfactory participation in mandatory pre-employment and ongoing probity screening in accordance with relevant legislation and/or related policies.
More information is available on the become a SafeWork NSW inspector webpage.

How to apply
 Your application should include: 

•  A copy of your current online driving record from Service NSW  
•  A copy of your current demerit points from Service NSW 
•  A current copy of your resume (no more than 4 pages)  
•  A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that tells us why you are interested in this role and what skills and experience you can bring to the team including demonstrated examples.  

 Applications that do not include all the above will not be progressed. 

 Questions about this opportunity
 For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Inspectorrecruitment@safework.nsw.gov.au

Salary Grade Inspector, with the base salary for this role starting at $112,954 base plus superannuation
Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Tayla Gibbs via inspectorrecruitment@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: 16th June 2025 (9:59AM)

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Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace   

The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact inspectorrecruitment@safework.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351.
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