WHS Inspector - Psychosocial and Industrial Relations
Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 857040 Location: 5035 - KESWICK Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Classification: ASO5 About the Opportunity Are you passionate about workplace health and safety or industrial relations? Are you seeking a role where you can grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of South Australian workers? If so, this is the opportunity for you. As a WHS Inspector, you will play a vital role in promoting safe, fair, and productive workplaces across South Australia. You will engage directly with workers and employers, using your legislated powers in both proactive and reactive settings to uphold the highest standards of workplace and public safety. We are currently seeking multiple Inspectors to join our Psychosocial and Industrial Team. Reporting to the Manager, Inspectorate Team, these roles are responsible for investigating:
With recent legislative changes addressing psychosocial hazards and workplace sexual harassment, this role is more important than ever in helping prevent psychological harm at work and ensuring psychologically safe environments. What We’re Looking For We value candidates with experience or qualifications in related fields such as:
You will bring a sound understanding of psychosocial health and safety, and the ability to respond effectively to complex and high-risk issues. Your communication skills, and investigative mindset will be key to your success in this role. You’ll be joining a small, collaborative team dedicated to protecting the rights of workers across a diverse range of industries. About the Business SafeWork SA is a business unit within the Attorney-General’s Department, responsible for delivering work health and safety, public safety, and state-based industrial relations services across South Australia. As a regulator, our Inspectors and Investigators ensure compliance with safety and industrial laws, taking appropriate action when breaches occur. We also play a critical role in educating the community about their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Our values – which guide everything we do - are:
For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also SafeWork SA, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and http://www.safework.sa.gov.au/ Special Conditions for Employment Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Additional Notes You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications. For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Barry Sheppard, A/Manager of the Inspectorate at [email protected] or 0461 269 075. Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/. Applications close: 18/09/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - CAED - Inspectorate - JPS - ASO5 - WHS Inspector - AGD.pdf - Job Application Pack.pdf Flexibility Statement
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