Career Opportunities: Psychosocial Inspector (5688)

Requisition ID 5688 - Posted  - Melbourne - Collins St

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Psychosocial Inspector

• AO2 - $119,247 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Full time, ongoing
• Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung / Melbourne CBD based role

About the role

As a WorkSafe Psychosocial Inspector, you will have a vital role in ensuring that workplaces meet their health and safety obligations in relation to psychosocial hazards. You will assist and advise employers, supervisors, and workers on how to make workplaces safe and undertake enforcement action to ensure compliance with health and safety laws. You will also assist Health and Safety Representatives in their role of representing workers on Occupational Health and Safety issues.

You will work and make decisions for complainants and the employers within parameters determined by the Act and organisational policy and procedure.

Key Accountabilities

• You will assess, monitor and enforce compliance to OH&S legislation in the workplace, in accordance with WorkSafe policy and procedure; with a particular focus on workplace bullying, sexual harassment, work-related violence and other psychosocial hazards.
• You will review incidents, report and determine next steps, including making recommendations for further investigation.
• Stakeholder Relationships: You will represent WorkSafe at a variety of public forums and manage stakeholder relationships according to operational policy and procedure.
• Drive safety and the prevention of disease and injury in Victorian workplaces.
• As a Subject Matter Expert you may be required to support the implementation of projects within the scope of your specialist knowledge and experience.

Please ensure you click here to view the Position Description provided for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You are person who is passionate about Health and Safety and wants to make a difference. Your communication and organisational skills are exemplary, and you demonstrate active listening skills and apply a trauma-informed approach to your interactions with distressed and vulnerable people. You are a team-oriented person who enjoys making an impact on your team and stakeholders.

• You will utilise expertise in Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations and your specific industry sector to influence compliance and to provide expert advice to external stakeholders.
• You will have technical expertise that can be accessed and utilised across teams. You will utilise knowledge of industry standards and codes of practice, work equipment, work practices, standards and operating procedures to support the team and influence and drive compliance.
• You will also possess a degree of knowledge and expertise in relation to psychosocial health & safety which is utilised to provide an effective response to high-risk issues/problems and/or provide coaching and on-the-job development in relation to subject matter expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise in a professional manner with a diverse internal and external client/stakeholder group in a variety of situations; including with individuals who have experienced inappropriate workplace behaviour.
• Tertiary qualifications in OH&S, Investigations, Psychology or Organisational Psychology will be viewed favourably, but are not mandatory.
• Proficiency in computer systems and technology
• Hold a current Victorian Driver’s Licence with no restrictions

What’s next?

Applications close 11:00pm Wednesday, 29th July 2026. Click the link to apply and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.

Preferred candidates may be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback may only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

To ensure a fair and open recruitment process, we request that you complete your written application and any online interviews without the use of AI tools. We want to understand your professional skills, experience and capabilities. We acknowledge that candidates may choose to use AI as part of background research.

For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Will Hillgrove via email, will_hillgrove@worksafe.vic.gov.au

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