Location: Norfolk Island
Salary: Level 8.1 (as per NIRC Enterprise Agreement 2023)
Contract Term: Permanent, Ongoing
Applications Close: Friday, 20 November
Help shape a safer Norfolk Island. Join Council as our Safety Inspector and make a practical difference to workplaces across our community.
This role provides practical work health and safety advice, education and guidance to employers, workers and community stakeholders. You will work directly with local workplaces, deliver education and awareness activities, support compliance with safety requirements and contribute to the delivery of the Norfolk Island Work Health and Safety Program. The role will also undertake authorised inspector functions within the scope of the appropriate statutory appointment and training.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical work health and safety advice, education and guidance to workplaces and the community.
- Develop and deliver safety workshops, resources and awareness activities.
- Build positive relationships with businesses, workers, community organisations and government agencies.
- Support compliance, WHS projects and authorised inspection activities, including accurate recordkeeping.
- Undertake workplace visits to identify hazards, assess risks and support safety improvements.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Relevant experience in work health and safety, regulation, local government, community services or a related field.
- Sound knowledge of workplace hazards, risk management and safety responsibilities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear, practical advice to a range of stakeholders.
- Good judgement, organisation, professionalism and integrity.
- A relevant Certificate IV or higher qualification, or capacity to obtain one, a current C Class driver licence, and capacity to obtain the required inspector authorisation.
Why Work with Us?
This is a unique opportunity to make a practical difference to workplace safety across the Norfolk Island community. You will work with a diverse range of workplaces and stakeholders, contribute to meaningful safety initiatives and have the opportunity to build your knowledge and capability in a supportive professional environment.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and application at: jobs@nirc.gov.nf.
For any enquiries about the role, you can also contact Human Resources via the same email.
This role will be based on Norfolk Island. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Appointments will be made on merit in compliance with the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).