Help us keep Queenslanders safe from electrical risks.
We're looking for an experienced and passionate professional to join our Equipment Safety team in a critical role that directly impacts the safety of individuals, families, workplaces and communities across Queensland.
As a Senior Inspector (Equipment Safety) within the Electrical Safety Office (ESO), you'll play a key role in protecting Queenslanders by ensuring electrical equipment is safe at every stage — from design, manufacturing and supplying to installation, usage and disposal.
What You'll Be Doing
* Contribute to the ongoing development of electrical safety in Queensland through legislation, standards and codes.
* Undertake projects requiring a degree of research and technical expertise on a range of electrical equipment safety, legislative and operational strategies and issues.
* Conduct audits of Recognised External Certification Schemes, particularly file audits to ensure certified electrical equipment is electrically safe.
* Conduct assessments in relation to the cathodic protection systems legislative framework.
* Conduct audits, testing and investigation for electrical equipment safety compliance including unapproved or defective electrical equipment or fires resulting from electrical causes.
* Provide quality, timely and accessible advice and information across a range of electrical safety issues, legislative and operational strategies and technical issues.
What We Offer
* A permanent full-time opportunity in a respected government regulatory agency.
* Competitive salary + up to 12.75% employer superannuation.
* A collaborative and values-driven culture focused on protecting Queenslanders.
* Professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.
* A chance to make a tangible difference to public safety and industry standards.
About You
You're a strategic thinker with a technical mindset and a passion for public safety.
You thrive in a collaborative environment and can balance multiple initiatives while influencing positive change. Ideally, you have:
* Experience in the application of the safety principles of electrical equipment and evaluating test reports and examining equipment for compliance with Australian Standards and Queensland legislative requirements.
* For this role, qualifications, knowledge, and experience in electrical engineering or a closely related field to achieve safety outcomes for electrical equipment, are considered essential for effective performance. However, there are no formal mandatory requirements
* Experience auditing test reports and working within the supply chain or regulatory frameworks.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical content into clear, actionable advice, particularly with members of the public.
* The ability to continue to learn and apply new ideas and innovations.
How To Apply
Please submit your resume and your responses to the Three (3) questions stated in the position description.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference
:
**QLD/677573/26
Closing Date: Monday, 23 February 2026
Occupational group**
Technical