Job details Position status Permanent Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Occupational Health & Safety Classification AO7 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,Cairns region,Far North Qld,Gold Coast,Ipswich region,Logan - Beaudesert,Mackay region,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,North West Qld,Rockhampton region,South West Qld,Sunshine Coast,Toowoomba region,Townsville region,Wide Bay Job ad reference QLD/558136/24 Closing date 11-Apr-2025 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Contact person Kirsty Farrow Contact details 0475 818 576 Access the National Relay Service The Lead Inspector (Construction) is a senior field-based position who leads an efficient, flexible and responsive state-wide team of inspectors. You'll support the Operations Manager by assisting with operational requirements and providing supervision, mentoring and coaching to inspectors in the field. About the team Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) enforces work health and safety laws, investigates workplace fatalities, serious injuries, prosecutes breaches of legislation and educates employees and employers on their legal obligations. We're responsible for improving work health and safety in Queensland and helping to reduce the risk of workers being killed or injured on the job. We do this by making sure work health and safety laws are followed, investigating work-related fatalities and serious injuries, educating workplaces on ways to comply with legislation, taking legal action when work health and safety laws are broken and educating employees and employers on their legal obligations. Your key responsibilities Specific responsibilities are outlined in the position description for this role but generally, you'll have strong written, time management and stakeholder engagement and management skills. Experience in applying workplace health and safety protocols in community enforcement or other such regulatory enforcement would be highly regarded. This role will challenge and develop your ability to engage with stakeholders, partner and educate the community in safety matters and ensure compliance within a regulatory framework. You'll be part of the solution to keep Queenslander's safe at work and see the direct impact of your role in the community. As a Queensland public sector employee you will also have employment security and access to flexible work, health and wellbeing programs, competitive salary and superannuation and support for development. If you are looking for more than just a job and passionate about making a difference in workplaces to ensure all employees return home safely, APPLY NOW How to apply Submit your resume and a short statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining your ability to undertake the responsibilities and requirements as outlined in the 'How you will be assessed' section of the relevant position description. In the short statement outline your preferences on the office location you are interested in (multiple locations can be provided). The role of Lead Inspector (Construction) is aligned with the Team leader (leading others) leadership stream in the Leadership competencies for Queensland. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job ad reference: QLD/558136/24 Closing date: Continuous Applicant Pool Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply. Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. OIR Applicant guide (PDF, 416KB) 558136 24 Position Description (Word, 444KB)