Technical Inspector - Earth Resources (State-Based)

Description:

About you
As a Technical Inspector you will have experience in a high-risk industry relevant to the earth resources industry such as extractive industries (mines or quarries), aviation, major hazard facilities or petroleum. Working knowledge of the Earth Resources industry, including national/industry standards and compliance codes. Your negotiation and interpersonal skills are excellent as stakeholder engagement is fundamental within the role. You will also possess:
* Strong communication capability, working in a team and with various stakeholders
* Understanding of work equipment, work practices and operating procedures
* Practical experience in implementing OH&S legislation
* Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety and Workers Compensation legislation in Victoria
* Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
* Hold a current Victorian Drivers Licence as travel throughout the state will be required.
* Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety/Workers Compensation, or relevant to the extractives sector will be viewed favourably.
Recruitment & training process Below are indicative dates for each recruitment stage. Please note these may be subject to change. Specific dates will be provided to applicants as they progress:
* Applications(online): Open now until 11:00pm Monday 7th April
* Video Interviews & Cognitive Assessments(online): Mid-late April
* Psychometric Assessments(online): May
* Panel Interviews(in person): June
* Police, Reference & Medical Checks(in person): June/July
* Offers & Contracts(online): July/Aug
* Employment / Induction Start Date(in person): Late Aug/Early Sept
* Induction End Date(in person): 13 weeks after commencement
If applicants wish to be considered for multiple roles, individual applications should be submitted for each separate role/location of interest.
Information sessions We are hosting virtual information sessions to help you learn more about our organisation, culture, different inspector roles, and our recruitment and training processes. These sessions are optional and do not form part of your application. Available dates:
* Tuesday 1st April (5:30pm start)
* Thursday 3rd April (12:30pm start)
Eligibility requirements
* Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Victoria Careers website will be considered
* Applicants must hold a valid, unrestricted Victorian Driver's Licence (or be eligible to obtain one)
* Applicants must ensure their availability for all recruitment activities and induction training dates set by WorkSafe, as individual leave requests may not be able to be accommodated. Induction is scheduled for 3 days at our Essendon Fields office and 2 days at your local office each week for the full 13 week period. Successful applicants will also be required to enrol in a Diploma of Government.
* Preferred candidates must successfully complete a National Criminal History Check, Reference Checks, and Medical Checks. Given the physical demands of this role, we must ensure you can perform the required duties safely.
* Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency
Please note, due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.
For further information, please contact us at careers@worksafe.vic.gov.au