The Office of the Work Health and Safety Prosecutor (OWHSP) is an independent prosecutions office established under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. The OWHSP conducts and defends proceedings under Queensland’s workplace and resources health and safety laws.

The Assistant Work Health and Safety Prosecutor (AWHSP) is an expert prosecutor and experienced manager. The AWHSP is integral to the delivery of high-quality prosecution service by the OWHSP.

Job details

Why join us? The Office of the Work Health and Safety Prosecutor (OWHSP) plays a vital role in ensuring safe workplaces across Queensland.

The OWHSP is responsible for:

• Instituting and defending proceedings, including criminal prosecutions and civil penalty proceedings under:
• the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Electrical Safety Act 2002 and the Safety in Recreational Water Activities Act 2011 (WHS Acts); and
• the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999, Explosives Act 1999, Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 (Resources Safety Acts).
• Applying the Guidelines of the Director of Public Prosecutions in determining whether or not to commence criminal prosecutions.
• Providing advice to the Work Health and Safety Regulator on matters arising under the WHS Acts, and the Resources Safety and Health Regulator on matters arising under the Resources Safety Acts.

What we are looking for:  The Assistant Work Health and Safety Prosecutor reports to the Work Health and Safety Prosecutor. The key capabilities for this role are aligned with the OIR Capability Framework and the Leadership competencies for Queensland under the leadership stream: Program Leader. The key capabilities include relevant, proven experience and capability in the areas of Vision, Results and Accountability (please see the attached role description for further information).

Mandatory qualifications or conditions: As Assistant Work Health and Safety Prosecutor, you will be admitted as a Legal Practitioner in a State or Territory of Australia, with a minimum of 5 years post admission experience in criminal prosecutions, as well as demonstrated management experience.

Enquiries about culture, safety or reasonable adjustments can be directed to the contact person for this role. For technical difficulties with submitting your application, contact 13 QGOV (13 7468) or phone OIR Human Resources on 07 3406 9943.

Please allow enough time before the closing date to submit your application. Requests for late applications are to be forwarded to the contact person for consideration.

Please read OWHSP's Applicant guide to learn more about the OWHSP and assist you to apply for a role. To discuss your needs for cultural safety or reasonable adjustments to help you participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise the contact person for this role.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• Applicant Guide for OWHSP positions (PDF, 281KB)
  
  
  672990 25 Role Description (Word, 864KB)
  Role Description