Principal Inspector Occupational Hygienist

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 591287
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: PO3
Salary Range: $99,788- $105,495
Duration: Ongoing
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 07 May 2025

About the Opportunity

The primary purpose of the Principal Inspector (OccupationalHygienist) is to formulate and provide high-level advice and expertconsultancy to SafeWork SA on current and emerging workplacehazards with particular focus on occupational hygiene.

The Principal Inspector (Occupational Hygienist) contributes tothe management of SafeWork SA’s service delivery by providingmentoring, coaching and advisory support to team members. Theincumbent operates within a politically sensitive environment toaddress a range of complex organisational, operational and staffissues.

The Principal Inspector (Occupational Hygienist) will beresponsible for the identification and delivery of coordinatedhygiene based programs across a variety of industries within SouthAustralia. In addition, the role is responsible for providingspecialist advice and assistance to the delivery of state-wideintervention activities, and represent SWSA at a State and Nationallevel, within their area of professional expertise.

About the Business

SafeWork SA is a business unit within Attorney-General’sDepartment and is responsible for providing work, health andsafety, public safety, and state-based industrial relationsservices across South Australia. As a regulator, our Investigatorsand Inspectors ensure work, health and safety, and public safetystandards are met, and appropriate action is taken when breaches oflaws are detected. We also help people better understand their workhealth and safety responsibilities.

Our values are:

Professionalism

Respect

Integrity

Service

For more information about the Attorney-General’sDepartment and SafeWork SA, please visit Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificateclearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicantswill be provided further information if an interview is requested.Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) underany circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing sowill not be recoverable from the AGD.

Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence(equivalent to minimum class C)

A relevant degree (e.g., health science, chemistry, occupationalhygiene, public health).

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) andCover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions viathe link below. For more information please download the JobApplication Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that isnot covered by this website please contact Natasha Wright, ManagerTechnical Services, SWSA on 0428 114 670

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit yourapplication.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplacediversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive andrespectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people withdisability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways ofworking including part-time working arrangements whereverreasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increasein diversity and to create opportunities for more SouthAustralians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide apositive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportiveworkplace. If you have any support or access requirements, weencourage you to advise us at the time of application via thecontact above or our website .

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.