Team Overview The Regional Operations Team is the service delivery arm of Regulatory Operations Group (ROG) and administers the Work, Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) through a variety of prevention, compliance and enforcement activities. Services are delivered across the country through employees working in regional offices in QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, NT, WA and ACT. The key duties of the position include Work Health and Safety (WHS) Inspectors play a vital role in workplace health and safety by helping employers understand their work health and safety responsibilities, fostering a cooperative and consultative approach with workers and their representatives and by taking appropriate action when non-compliance is found. WHS Inspectors undertake a range of WHS regulatory activities in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures. The work includes WHS related prevention programs and campaigns, stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution, presentations, inspections and investigations across a wide range of industries and risk factors (physical and psychosocial). The APS5 Inspector and APS6 Senior Inspector role requires working as a member of a team, assisting to mentor less experienced inspectors, 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 ideal Inspector and/or Senior Inspector is a knowledgeable and principled professional with expertise in Commonwealth WHS legislation, capable of conducting inspections and leading investigations across diverse industries and risk factors. They excel in stakeholder engagement, dispute resolution, and preventative regulatory activities, while also mentoring junior staff and contributing to strategic regulatory intelligence. Strong written communication, ethical conduct, and a commitment to promoting safe workplaces are essential, along with the ability to manage complex tasks independently and maintain high standards of record keeping and operational awareness. Mandatory Qualifications Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection) or obtain within 18 months of engagement.