WHS Inspector. This is a re-advertised position. Closing date Wednesday 06 June 2012 at 11.00pm (Australian Western Standard Time)

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1 WHS Inspector APS Level 6 Position Number: Regional Services WA Regulatory Services Group Ongoing Vacancy Full-time Perth $74,592 to $82,770 plus 15.4% superannuation This is a re-advertised position Closing date Wednesday 06 June 2012 at 11.00pm (Australian Western Standard Time) Contact officer Michael Evans Assistant Director, Regional Services WA on Interview date Friday 08 June 2012 at 11.00pm (Australian Western Standard Time) How to apply 1. In one combined word document include a. your completed Application Cover Sheet (the last page of this document), b. your responses addressing the selection criteria; and c. your resume outlining your work history, relevant qualifications and training. 2. Apply online - When applying you will be asked to upload your combined application and enter your personal details.

2 The Role Overview of the team The Regional Services WA team is the service delivery arm of the Regulatory Services Group and administers the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 through a variety of prevention, assurance and enforcement activities including: Investigations Audits Inspections and Education Prevention is the primary focus through targeted education and audit programs. The range of response and intervention following a safety incident includes investigation and justice outcomes through enforcement activity. Overview of the role As a WHS (Work Health Safety) Inspector you will be required to assist the Director and Assistant Directors, Regional Services WA, to deliver high quality services in a regional service delivery environment in a timely manner. You will prepare high standard written work including reports, correspondence, briefings and submissions. To be considered a suitable candidate for this role, you will be experienced and/or qualified in conducting Work Health and Safety investigations, inspections, audits and presentations. Qualifications Desirable: Formal qualifications in OHS and/or OHS related Investigations or related disciplines are desirable. E.g. OHS Diploma/Certificate IV, Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection), OHS Lead Auditor, Training and Assessment, or similar qualifications. Essential: The successful applicant will be required to obtain or update a Certificate IV or Diploma in Government (Investigations) and/or a Certificate IV or Diploma in Government (Workplace Inspection) within 12 months from the date of appointment. Duty statement 1. Lead and undertake Work Health and Safety audits against recognised criteria and produce appropriate reports. 2. Lead and undertake workplace inspections across a diverse range of industries and identify potential breaches of Commonwealth Work Health and Safety legislation and produce appropriate reports. 3. Lead and undertake work health and safety audits investigations as required using sound investigative methodology and produce appropriate reports. 4. Prepare high standard written work including inspection reports, audit reports, investigation reports, correspondence, briefings and submissions. 2

3 5. Communicate effectively (including public speaking) and maintain productive working relationships, both across the organisation and with employers, private sector, federal and state government agencies and other stakeholders. 6. Mentor less experienced regional service team members. 7. Manage and coordinate a program, activity, and/or projects to achieve organisational and operational goals. 8. Participate in an after hours on-call roster including weekends and nights (after expiry of an assessment period and where operational necessity dictates). 9. Actively develop and maintain working relationships across the organisation and with employers and stakeholders. 10. Obtain and maintain a security clearance to the Negative Vetting Level Represent Comcare at internal and external meetings and forums. 12. Participate in corporate learning and development activities. 13. Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity and environment practices in the workplace. 14. Demonstrate and model safe attitudes, values and behaviours in order to uphold your health and safety duties. 15. Commit to, promote and model the APS Values and APS Code of Conduct How to apply Your statement of claims against the selection criteria is your opportunity to demonstrate your competency and is the most important factor in determining whether your application will be short-listed. Your claims against each criterion should be no longer than a page. It is recommended that you address each selection criterion and provide evidence of your suitability. Give examples from your current or past role(s) which demonstrate how you meet the criterion. The STAR approach is one way of presenting information against selection criteria. For each criteria think about the following and use these points to form sentences: Situation: Set the context by describing the circumstance whether you used the skills or qualities and gained the experience. Task: What was your role? Approach: What did you do and how did you do it? Result: What did you achieve? What was the end result and how does it relate to the job you are applying for? For more information on how to apply for jobs in the Australian Public Service please go to: 3

4 The Selection Process Comcare uses a competitive merit process. Interviews will be conducted on Friday 08 June Eligibility and specific conditions of employment 1. Australian citizenship 2. Obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance 3. Character clearance (police records check) 4. Health assessment 5. Six months probationary period 6. Participate in an after hours on-call roster including weekends and nights 7. Hold and maintain a full motor vehicle driver s licence for at least the classification of motor car 8. Some intra and interstate travel is required, including overnight absences For information on conditions of employment, please refer to our website Selection Criteria The following selection criteria are based on Integrated Leadership System 1. Supports strategic thinking Based upon experience and/or qualifications, have the ability to lead and undertake Work Health and Safety inspections and identify potential breaches of Work Health and Safety legislation Based upon experience and/or qualifications, have the ability to lead and undertake Work Health and Safety audits against recognised criteria and identify non-conformances Based upon experience and/or qualifications, have the ability to lead and undertake investigations identifying potential breaches of Work Health and Safety legislation 2. Achieves results Based upon experience and/or qualifications, have the ability to deliver work health and safety related educational programs Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and cases and to work autonomously and manage time effectively to meet deadlines 3. Cultivates productive working relationships Develop, maintain and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including community groups, industry groups, private sector, federal and state government agencies Work flexibly and effectively as a member of a diverse and multi disciplinary team 4

5 What we offer Comcare offers employees attractive employment conditions, including: 5

6 APPLICATION COVER SHEET Note: Complete and save this form before commencing your online application. APS Level 6, WHS Inspector, Regional Services WA Team Perth Title Surname Address Birth Date (optional) Given Name Preferred Name State Postcode Contact Number(s) Address Current Employer Position Title Are you currently working in the Australian Public Service? If yes Ongoing Non-ongoing Substantive Level Acting Level AGS Number Are you an Australian Citizen? Have you received a redundancy benefit from an APS Agency or Parliament Service? If yes, please advise of the redundancy benefit period expiry date Have you ever been found to have breached the APS Code of Conduct? If yes, please specify employer s name and the date? Do you have a security clearance? If so, what level? i.e. protected/secret Please provide two current referees who have supervised and assessed your performance within the workplace. Name Name Relationship Contact Relationship Contact Do you require any special arrangements to be made for assessment e.g. interview? If yes, a member of the selection panel will contact you for more details. 6