Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) is looking for a Senior Inspector of Explosives based in Mackay.

The role involves providing a range of regulatory and compliance services to the explosives industry through inspections, audits, and investigations at a range of sites to support the achievement of the organisation's operational objectives.

The role supports Queensland explosives safety and security through timely response to incidents, recovery, and disposal of explosives within the wider community. Explosives Inspectorate is part of RSHQ responsible for ensuring compliance to the Explosives Act 1999.

We have a team of explosives professionals who are passionate about improving safety and security in all aspects of explosives including manufacturing, storage, transport, use and disposal.

Job details

We are looking for a person with:

• Demonstrated practical experience within explosives industries, mining and/or technical and health and safety.
• Demonstrated ongoing professional development through technical and health and safety training or equivalent.
• Experience with shift work, on call or after-hours roster arrangements.
• Tertiary qualification in engineering, mechanical or science is desirable.
• Medical assessment and security clearance required.
• Current open Australian drivers' licence is essential for regular, regional travel.

How to apply:

At RSHQ, we value the skills and insights we gain through a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.

Applications will remain current for twelve months and may be used to fill recurring vacancies during this time. Your application should include the following elements:

• A statement of claims (a short ‘pitch' of approximately 1000 words or 2 pages) drawing out why you are interested in this position.
• A copy of your CV (no more than 5 pages). This should include the names and contact details of two (2) referees with a thorough knowledge of your competencies for this role. One of the referees should be your current or immediate past supervisor.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo any pre-employment checks including disciplinary history and criminal history that may be undertaken.

The role description will outline any 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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Further information

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

Documents

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

• RSHQ671117 Senior Inspector of Explosives - RD (PDF, 1.15MB)
  Role Description