This role provides support to the coal mining inspectorate within Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) carrying out the functions of an inspector, helping to ensure that the coal mining industry operates at an acceptable level of risk.
The role provides technical advice, including the application of relevant Australian Standards, on a range of mining safety and health matters - to industry, the government, and the community - in particular, on those aspects relating to electrical equipment used in underground and surface coal mining operations.
As a Senior Inspector of Mines (Electrical), you will work manage small team focussing on regulatory compliance and education at Queensland coal mines, through inspections and audits, and by taking appropriate regulatory action when required. You will contribute to the investigation of breaches of safety and health legislation, accidents, incidents, and complaints about the operation of coal mines, and where necessary require remedial action to be undertaken to prevent recurrence.
The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.
* Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
* Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
* Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
* All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
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