Job Title
We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Transport Safety and Investigation Officer.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Undertake education, compliance, enforcement, and investigation duties of light and public passenger vehicles in accordance with relevant state and national legislations and vehicle standards.
* Educate and liaise with the general public and industry on matters relating to aspects of relevant state and national legislation and vehicle standards.
* Undertake Written off Vehicle Register (WOVR) identity checks.
* Prepare reports on the physical condition of light vehicles involved in serious and fatal collisions to establish their mechanical condition and its potential contribution to the collision.
* Conduct inquiries, investigations, and interviews as required in support of enforcement of the relevant State and National legislation and vehicle standards and prepare information for inclusion in court documents.
* Prepare briefs of evidence, reports, and recommendations in relation to investigations and audits in a timely manner.
* Provide evidence in court that relates to the inspection of crashed vehicles for Tasmania Police or where prosecution has occurred resulting from public passenger vehicle compliance and enforcement activity.
* As required work with Tasmania Police during joint road safety operations, in a compliance, enforcement, and educational capacity, focusing on light vehicles and the public passenger vehicle industry.
* Facilitate and arrange for the escorting of oversize and over mass loads to ensure the safety of all road users by directing and controlling traffic where required. Negotiate with the NHVR regarding the assessment of the oversize / over-mass load for compliance against an issued permit or notice.
* Essential Requirements:
* Evidence of a current driver license must be provided prior to appointment to this role.
* Desirable Qualifications:
* A trade certificate in automotive mechanic or a relevant related field is highly desirable.
About This Role
This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to road safety in Tasmania.
In order to progress through the Advanced Assessment Point from Transport Inspector Level 4 through to Transport Inspector Level 5, Transport Inspectors will need to demonstrate competence and effective performance as assessed through the performance appraisal process; and complete Certificate IV in Government (Road Transport Compliance).
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion, or transfer.
* Pre-Employment Checks:
* Crimes of violence
* Sex-related offences
* Serious drug-related offences
* Crimes involving dishonesty
* Serious traffic offences