Deliver with impact, connect to what matters & live your way.

• Full time ongoing role available
• Location - Maitland preferred, however other DPIRD office locations will be considered by negotiation.
• Salary from $238K pa to $247K pa plus super

About the Role:

As Principal Inspector – Health, Risk and Compliance, you'll be at the forefront of improving health, safety, and compliance in the NSW mining industry.

You'll lead a team of inspectors and experts, engaging collaboratively with other jurisdictions and providing expert guidance to ensure continuous improvement in regulatory outcomes.

From ensuring proactive compliance programs meet key regulatory objectives to ensuring our data and reporting systems are being used wisely, you'll be making a real impact.

Your role involves overseeing complex projects and regulatory processes related to health, human factors, and psychosocial issues, and providing strategic advice to the Chief Inspector.

This job is all about being proactive in managing risks and preventing incidents, while continually pushing for better health and safety standards in the industry.

To be successful you’ll need:

• Suitable qualifications to be appointed as an inspector under section 18(2)(a) of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act 2013.
• The ability to work on weekends, back shifts, and respond to incidents outside normal business hours.
• A current Class C driver's licence and the ability and willingness to travel as required.

Things to know about the role:

• Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory for all roles within NSW Resources.
• Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory participation in a pre-employment health assessment.

Why join us?

• Be part of a team dedicated to improving health and safety in the mining industry.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Contribute to the prosperity of NSW through your expertise in health, risk, and compliance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to be the Principal Inspector – Health, Risk and Compliance for the Resources Regulator and help us achieve our vision of a safer, more prosperous mining industry!

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team!

How to apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an (ideally no more than one-page) cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in this role, with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by 11.55pm, Sunday 9 February 2025.

For more information about the role please reach out to Anthony Margetts, Chief Inspector of Mines on 0477 326 864 or via anthony.margetts@regional.nsw.gov.au. You can also download the Role Description.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion. 

Please note:
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. 

About the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The department is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.  

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.