Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 61166
Directorate: Worksafe ACT
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 September 2026
Contact Officer: MattE Davis on [email protected] or 0425 216 872
Details: WorkSafe ACT is a fully independent office headed by the Work Health and Safety Commissioner. We protect workers and workplaces through compliance, enforcement, education, inspection and investigation.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader to fill the permanent role of Assistant Director, Compliance and Enforcement Operations within the Compliance and Enforcement Branch.
In this role, you will lead a team of Inspectors responsible for compliance and enforcement activities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and associated legislation. You will oversee operational planning, incident response, regulatory decision-making and stakeholder engagement to support WorkSafe ACT's strategic objectives.
The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, sound judgement and experience working in a regulatory, compliance, investigation or enforcement environment. You will be an effective communicator who can build productive stakeholder relationships and manage complex operational matters.
If you are passionate about workplace health and safety and want to make a tangible difference to the lives of ACT workers, we encourage you to apply.
WorkSafe ACT supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, veterans and those who identify as LGBTIQA+ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
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Ability to perform the functions of an authorised Inspector in accordance with relevant legislation, including completion of required training.
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Current unrestricted driver's licence.
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Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call roster when required.
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Willingness to participate in programmed after-hours compliance activities.
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Willingness to wear a uniform.
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Relevant qualifications or experience in WHS, regulation, investigations, compliance, audit, law enforcement or law are highly desirable.
Note: This is a permanent position.
Selection may be based on referee reports and written application only.
A Merit Pool may be established from this process and may be used to fill identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Applications should include a written pitch of no more than two pages demonstrating your skills and experience against the 'Ideal Candidate' section of the Position Description. Please provide examples that demonstrate your capability and ensure you address the Essential Requirements.
Applicants should also provide a current curriculum vitae and contact details for at least two referees. Referee reports may be sought at a later stage.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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