Senior Electrical Inspector Salary: Level 6 $110,309 - $121,569 pa (PSCSAA 2022) Location: Cannington Unit/Division: Industry Regulation and Consumer Protection Group -> Building and Energy Division Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Position No: 00000151 Closing Date: 2023-10-31 4:00 PM Attachments: -
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Permanent Appointment
If you are an experienced and enthusiastic individual who is interested in carrying out vital electrical inspections and investigations, looking for your next move to spark your career, we have an exciting opportunity within our Electricity, Gas and Plumbing Compliance Division.
Remuneration package of up to $166,737 per annum*
About the Role
As Senior Electrical Inspector, you will undertake complex and sensitive regulatory and technical activities to ensure compliance with relevant Acts, Regulations, technical standards and Codes of Practice.
You will coordinate and undertake investigations of fatalities, traumatic and serious incidents/accidents and breaches of legislation, whilst also inspecting electrical installations across the State, provide advice and information to management, government investigators and families of seriously injured or deceased persons. You will prepare detailed investigation reports and present evidence in courts when required to enforce electrical safety legislation, in accordance with Directorate procedures.
You will also undertake major audits of network operators' consumer installation inspection systems, network operators' supply systems and work practices, and identify emerging issues to improve electrical, technical and safety performance. This includes recommending legislative or other changes, and applying these to industry sector or organisations.
You are the ideal candidate if you are a licensed ‘Electrician’ with substantial experience in electrical supervision and electrical inspection. You will also need to demonstrate highly developed analytical, problem solving and project management skills, with an ability to mentor and coach other Inspectors when required.
Exceptional communication and organisational skills, well-developed leadership, training, coaching and assessment skills, will be the key to your success. A natural tendency to display safety orientated focus and risk aversion, with an ability to solve problems and offer solutions, is also required within this role.
About us
The Department supports a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry, energy and resources sector. We lead with integrity, deliver on commitments, strive for excellence, and look for better ways of doing things.
Underlying everything we do are our values of being respectful, responsive, forward-thinking, transparent, fair, and ethical – these are driven by our staff who make us a success.
To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on .
Where will you work?
This position is located in, offering an excellent opportunity to escape the city and enjoy the benefits of this location. Situated near a shopping centre with various food and entertainment options, you can enjoy the convenience and amenities available nearby.
Commuting to the office is made easy with excellent accessibility via public transport. However, please note that the Armadale/Thornlie line will be closed for 18 months from late 2023 and replacement bus services are planned.
Within the office premises, you’ll find a café with friendly staff, serving great coffee and offering a selection of healthy lunch choices. The office itself is light and open plan, with breakout areas, spacious meeting rooms and multiple kitchen areas. Additionally, you’ll have access to onsite lifestyle facilities, including secure bike storage, fully equipped change rooms, personal lockers or consider a discounted membership at the nearby Cannington Leisureplex a short walk away.
Need further information?
How to Apply
To apply for this position, click ‘Apply for Job’ at the bottom of this page to and complete the online application form.
A detailed resume outlining your work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points:
1. Unrestricted electrical worker's licence endorsed "Electrician".
2. Certificate IV in Government Investigations or an ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of investigation practices.
3. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, oral and written communication skills.
We encourage you to carefully consider these points and tailor your covering letter to address them effectively. This will provide us with a comprehensive understanding of your qualifications, skills, and suitability for the position.
Need some help with how to apply?
If you need assistance with the application process, please refer to the below videos covering various aspects, including public sector recruitment, resume writing, cover letters, and polishing your application.
All requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF will be assessed as part of the selection process:
4. High integrity required for conflicts of interest
5. National Police Check
6. Medical Check
7. Current Western Australian C or C-A class drivers licence or equivalent
This role is identified as having a higher likelihood of exposure to potentially traumatic events. This is any distressing experience or situation in which an individual’s physical or psychological wellbeing may be threatened. This could involve attending or investigating safety incidents or fatalities, interacting with affected, distressed and/or aggressive people, and exposure to objectionable material such as records containing potentially traumatic content.
Other benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, creating a supportive, diverse, and innovative work environment, including:
8. Great work/life balance with hour working week as a standard and flexible working hours for most roles.
9. Leave options including purchase leave, deferred leave and long service leave after 7 years.
10. Flexibility to work at home, in the field and in the office for most roles.
11. Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, 11% superannuation contributions to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options.
12. The ability to give back to your community and make a difference.
13. A collaborative environment with the ability to gain insight from subject matter experts in your field.
14. Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring.
15. Support to grow your skills with a wide range of formal training options.
16. Build a healthy lifestyle with our award-winning Health and Wellbeing program.
17. Supportive work environment including an Employee Assistance Program to assist you deal with life’s challenges.
18. Relocation assistance may be available.
Supporting a diverse workforce
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected. Our workforce's diversity is our strength; it enhances our ability to be forward-thinking and responsive in the services we deliver to the Western Australian community. Learn more about our, celebrating individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Suitable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and youth may be given priority consideration over non diversity group applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates with disabilities during our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next twelve (12) months.
Your application submission must be complete by the closing time; applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.
We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.
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Permanent Appointment
If you are an experienced and enthusiastic individual who is interested in carrying out vital electrical inspections and investigations, looking for your next move to spark your career, we have an exciting opportunity within our Electricity, Gas and Plumbing Compliance Division.
Remuneration package of up to $166,737 per annum*
About the Role
As Senior Electrical Inspector, you will undertake complex and sensitive regulatory and technical activities to ensure compliance with relevant Acts, Regulations, technical standards and Codes of Practice.
You will coordinate and undertake investigations of fatalities, traumatic and serious incidents/accidents and breaches of legislation, whilst also inspecting electrical installations across the State, provide advice and information to management, government investigators and families of seriously injured or deceased persons. You will prepare detailed investigation reports and present evidence in courts when required to enforce electrical safety legislation, in accordance with Directorate procedures.
You will also undertake major audits of network operators' consumer installation inspection systems, network operators' supply systems and work practices, and identify emerging issues to improve electrical, technical and safety performance. This includes recommending legislative or other changes, and applying these to industry sector or organisations.
You are the ideal candidate if you are a licensed ‘Electrician’ with substantial experience in electrical supervision and electrical inspection. You will also need to demonstrate highly developed analytical, problem solving and project management skills, with an ability to mentor and coach other Inspectors when required.
Exceptional communication and organisational skills, well-developed leadership, training, coaching and assessment skills, will be the key to your success. A natural tendency to display safety orientated focus and risk aversion, with an ability to solve problems and offer solutions, is also required within this role.
About us
The Department supports a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry, energy and resources sector. We lead with integrity, deliver on commitments, strive for excellence, and look for better ways of doing things.
Underlying everything we do are our values of being respectful, responsive, forward-thinking, transparent, fair, and ethical – these are driven by our staff who make us a success.
To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on .
Where will you work?
This position is located in, offering an excellent opportunity to escape the city and enjoy the benefits of this location. Situated near a shopping centre with various food and entertainment options, you can enjoy the convenience and amenities available nearby.
Commuting to the office is made easy with excellent accessibility via public transport. However, please note that the Armadale/Thornlie line will be closed for 18 months from late 2023 and replacement bus services are planned.
Within the office premises, you’ll find a café with friendly staff, serving great coffee and offering a selection of healthy lunch choices. The office itself is light and open plan, with breakout areas, spacious meeting rooms and multiple kitchen areas. Additionally, you’ll have access to onsite lifestyle facilities, including secure bike storage, fully equipped change rooms, personal lockers or consider a discounted membership at the nearby Cannington Leisureplex a short walk away.
Need further information?
How to Apply
To apply for this position, click ‘Apply for Job’ at the bottom of this page to and complete the online application form.
A detailed resume outlining your work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points:
19. Unrestricted electrical worker's licence endorsed "Electrician".
20. Certificate IV in Government Investigations or an ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of investigation practices.
21. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, oral and written communication skills.
We encourage you to carefully consider these points and tailor your covering letter to address them effectively. This will provide us with a comprehensive understanding of your qualifications, skills, and suitability for the position.
Need some help with how to apply?
If you need assistance with the application process, please refer to the below videos covering various aspects, including public sector recruitment, resume writing, cover letters, and polishing your application.
All requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF will be assessed as part of the selection process:
22. High integrity required for conflicts of interest
23. National Police Check
24. Medical Check
25. Current Western Australian C or C-A class drivers licence or equivalent
This role is identified as having a higher likelihood of exposure to potentially traumatic events. This is any distressing experience or situation in which an individual’s physical or psychological wellbeing may be threatened. This could involve attending or investigating safety incidents or fatalities, interacting with affected, distressed and/or aggressive people, and exposure to objectionable material such as records containing potentially traumatic content.
Other benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, creating a supportive, diverse, and innovative work environment, including:
26. Great work/life balance with hour working week as a standard and flexible working hours for most roles.
27. Leave options including purchase leave, deferred leave and long service leave after 7 years.
28. Flexibility to work at home, in the field and in the office for most roles.
29. Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, 11% superannuation contributions to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options.
30. The ability to give back to your community and make a difference.
31. A collaborative environment with the ability to gain insight from subject matter experts in your field.
32. Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring.
33. Support to grow your skills with a wide range of formal training options.
34. Build a healthy lifestyle with our award-winning Health and Wellbeing program.
35. Supportive work environment including an Employee Assistance Program to assist you deal with life’s challenges.
36. Relocation assistance may be available.
Supporting a diverse workforce
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected. Our workforce's diversity is our strength; it enhances our ability to be forward-thinking and responsive in the services we deliver to the Western Australian community. Learn more about our, celebrating individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Suitable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and youth may be given priority consideration over non diversity group applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates with disabilities during our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next twelve (12) months.
Your application submission must be complete by the closing time; applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.
We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.
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