The Principal Investigator will be part of an efficient, flexible and responsive investigations team. This team leader role will provide loyal and resolute support to the Investigations Manager, assist with many of the administrative and operational requirements, provide supervision, mentoring and coaching to senior investigators, conduct and supervise complex and protracted investigations, and be capable of relieving in the Investigations Manager position.

This role is also responsible for ensuring that investigations meet requisite standards of quality, timeliness and efficiency and that investigative conduct is of the highest integrity. The Principal Investigator reports directly to the Investigations Manager.

Job details

• Utilise the powers appointed to inspectors according to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Electrical Safety Act 2002, and Safety in Recreational Water Activities Act 2011, to assist the government in meeting the objectives of these Acts.  The powers afforded to Inspectors are wide ranging; Inspectors are held accountable for their use and are subject to internal and external scrutiny;
• Undertake physical tasks at workplaces to discharge inspector powers and functions and to effectively conduct inspectorate or investigative activity;
• Provide operational leadership, support and expert advice to senior investigators in accordance with procedures, objectives and performance standards adopted by OIR, assist with administrative requirements, and become personally involved in the case management of the more complex or potentially contentious investigations;
• Provide expert advice to the Investigations Manager and other key stakeholders on contemporary and emerging investigation and enforcement matters;
• Represent WHSQ and give evidence on workplace health and safety matters heard before an Industrial Magistrate, the Industrial Court, Tribunal or Coroner;
• Develop and maintain effective relationships and strategic networks with key internal and external stakeholders, client groups, duty holders and industry leaders to share information, identify on-going and emerging and issues and trends, and provide high level advice to the Investigations Manager;
• Stimulate innovation and team learning by mentoring and coaching inspectors and investigators, and taking an active role in the development and delivery of investigations training for inspectors and investigators;
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the team(s) over which you have responsibility.  This includes ensuring you and your team members are aware of and observing their responsibilities and obligations including under relevant OIR HSW policies and procedures;
• Take an active role in building relationships, sharing information and promoting cooperation across all government agencies; and
• Model professional and ethical behaviour and act in accordance with the Queensland Public Service legislative framework and the Code of Conduct.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/655197/25

Closing Date:  Tuesday, 2^nd September 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 655197-25-Role Profile (Word, 387KB)
  
  
  655197-25-OIR Applicant guide (1) (PDF, 298KB)