about us

WorkSafe ACT is a fully independent office headed by the WHS Commissioner. WorkSafe ACT achieves its objectives through a combination of compliance and enforcement, awareness raising, education, inspection, and investigation. It is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance by duty holders in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and associated legislation for Workers’ Compensation and Labour Hire Licensing.

The WorkSafe ACT Major Investigations Team is growing, and we have several permanent positions available for candidates with a background or focus on regulatory compliance and investigations as well as work health and safety from within various industry sectors. You will have practical knowledge and experience of investigations.

No two days are the same in the Major Investigations team. Do you have the ability to deal with sensitive situations? Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Looking to make a career change? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be the next WorkSafe ACT Investigator we are looking for!

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to work within a team and autonomously
• Conduct and manage workplace investigations in accordance with best practice which will involve managing exhibits, preparing briefs of evidence for court and the giving of evidence in court
• Experience in developing and building rapport to gain cooperation from people in challenging and confronting situations
• Conducting investigations and providing advice in accordance with legislation administered by WorkSafe ACT
• Drafting reports, investigation plans briefing notes, correspondence and other written material relating to investigations
• Conducting records of interviews and statements
• Participating in team meetings, planning and training activities, and
• Maintaining records in accordance with the Territory Records Act 2002

Essential requirements include:

• Must be flexible regarding shifts, and able to respond after hours (e.g. for emergencies), and
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence

We are looking for individuals from various backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive difference to the health and safety of ACT workers. Are you based outside of the ACT? You may be eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses. Please get in touch with us via the contact officer to obtain more information.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQA+ are encouraged to apply.

If you believe you have the experience and skills necessary to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Notes: Selection may be based on referee reports and written application only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

A position description is attached.

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