Principal Inspector (Construction)

Office of Industrial Relations

1. Permanent Full-Time
2. Brendale, Ipswich, Logan, Mt Gravatt, Newstead, Maroochydore or Robina location
3. Competitive salary and superannuation

As Queensland's work health and safety regulator, working with the Office of Industrial Relations is more than a job.

As Queensland's work health and safety regulator, working with the Office of Industrial Relations is more than a job it's a chance to directly reduce serious injuries and fatalities and help build safer workplaces for every Queenslander.

About the Role

As the Principal Inspector (Construction) in Major Construction Projects for Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) you will ensure employers and workers comply with Work Health and Safety (WHS) Legislation to prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities at work. This role enforces WHS laws and improves workplace safety across industry.

This position is open to being based at any of these OIR offices: Brendale, Ipswich, Logan, Mt Gravatt, Newstead, Maroochydore or Robina.

Your role will support and drive the implementation of the Best Practice Review of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, ensuring we meet the community's expectations around compliance, accountability, and enforcement.

This is a role for someone who can balance leadership, technical capability, and sound judgement and who can confidently engage with businesses, workers, and senior stakeholders in high-pressure situations.

The ability to travel throughout the state from time to time is a requirement for this position.

About the Team

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ):

1. Enforces work health and safety laws
2. Investigates workplace fatalities and serious incidents
3. Prosecutes breaches of legislation
4. Educates employers and workers on safety obligations

Your Key Responsibilities

Generally, you will bring:

1. Strong written communication, time-management and leadership skills
2. Extensive experience applying safety protocols, compliance frameworks or enforcement principles
3. The capacity to navigate complex or challenging conversations with confidence and professionalism
4. The ability to mentor and guide inspectors, contribute to a positive safety culture, and influence industry toward compliance
5. A commitment to making a visible, meaningful contribution to workplace safety across Queensland

If you're use to leading teams, making sound operational decisions, and maintaining high standards under pressure, your skills will transfer seamlessly.

Why Apply?

As a Queensland public sector employee, you'll benefit from:

1. Strong employment security
2. Competitive salary and superannuation
3. Flexible work arrangements
4. Health and wellbeing programs
5. Professional development and leadership opportunities

This is the ideal role for someone who wants to lead, influence and use their experience to ensure workers return home safely every day.

How to Apply

Submit:

1. your current resume, including contact details for at least one referee who has thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the past two years; and
2. a letter or statement (one to two pages) that addresses the following 'Key capabilities for this role' as per the role description attached.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/691093/26

Closing Date: Friday, 19 June 2026

Candidates apply for your job on: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14904&in_jnCounter=223163388