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Senior Inspector of Mines (Mechanical)


Mackay or Rockhampton

Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ) is seeking a Senior Inspector of Mines to lead our Mechanical team in the Coal Mines Inspectorate.

As part of the Coal Mines Inspectorate, this role will work closely with a small team of highly motivated specialists tasked with regulating coal mines in Queensland, while providing support and education to coal mine workers and obligation holders through forums, guidance material and other means.

This is your opportunity to provide leadership to the organisation on equipment used at Queensland coal mines and any associated risks to strive for RSHQ's goal of zero serious harm to resource workers.

The right candidate will provide leadership and expert advice to the leadership group, while mentoring and directing Inspectors.

Job details

Position status Contract
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Technical
Classification Sect155
Workplace Location Mackay region,Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/RSHQ660921
Closing date 02-Oct-2025
Job duration 5 years
Contact person Anthony Logan
Contact details 0477 373 213
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Reporting to the Deputy Chief Inspector of Mines, the Senior Inspector of Mines (Mechanical) is responsible for providing the coal leadership team with advice on issues related to mines in Queensland.

The Senior Inspector of Mines carries out the functions of an inspector to help ensure that the coal mining industry operates at an acceptable level of risk.

The role description outlines the required qualifications. licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

  • Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
  • Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
  • Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
  • All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Last updated
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