WHS Inspector - Psychosocial and Industrial Relations

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 857040
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: ASO5
Salary Range: $92,122- $102,456 + Superannuation
Duration: Up to 2 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Friday 18 September 2026

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about workplace health and safety or industrial relations? Are you seeking a role where you can grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of South Australian workers?

If so, this is the opportunity for you.

As a WHS Inspector, you will play a vital role in promoting safe, fair, and productive workplaces across South Australia. You will engage directly with workers and employers, using your legislated powers in both proactive and reactive settings to uphold the highest standards of workplace and public safety.

We are currently seeking multiple Inspectors to join our Psychosocial and Industrial Team. Reporting to the Manager, Inspectorate Team, these roles are responsible for investigating:

• Psychosocial risk matters lodged with SafeWork SA, and
• Industrial relations claims, including:
  • Long service leave claims for private sector workers in SA
  • Wages and leave claims for SA public sector employees, statutory authorities, and local government workers

With recent legislative changes addressing psychosocial hazards and workplace sexual harassment, this role is more important than ever in helping prevent psychological harm at work and ensuring psychologically safe environments.

What We’re Looking For

We value candidates with experience or qualifications in related fields such as:

• Industrial relations
• Human rights
• Community or social services
• Allied health or health services
• Psychology or social sciences
• Work health and Safety (WHS)

You will bring a sound understanding of psychosocial health and safety, and the ability to respond effectively to complex and high-risk issues. Your communication skills, and investigative mindset will be key to your success in this role.

 You’ll be joining a small, collaborative team dedicated to protecting the rights of workers across a diverse range of industries.

About the Business

SafeWork SA is a business unit within the Attorney-General’s Department, responsible for delivering work health and safety, public safety, and state-based industrial relations services across South Australia.

As a regulator, our Inspectors and Investigators ensure compliance with safety and industrial laws, taking appropriate action when breaches occur. We also play a critical role in educating the community about their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.

Our values – which guide everything we do - are:

• Professionalism
• Respect
• Integrity
• Service

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also SafeWork SA, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and http://www.safework.sa.gov.au/

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

• Employment-related Screening Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
• Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact  Barry Sheppard, A/Manager of the Inspectorate at barry.sheppard@sa.gov.au or 0461 269 075.

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.   

Applications close: 18/09/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- CAED - Inspectorate - JPS - ASO5 - WHS Inspector - AGD.pdf
- Job Application Pack.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.