Principal Inspector – Construction (Queensland)

About the role

The Principal Inspector (Construction) will join the Major Construction Project team at Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ). Based in any of the OIR offices across the state, you will enforce WHS legislation, reduce serious injuries and fatalities, and drive safety improvements on high‑risk construction sites.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure employers and workers comply with Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation.
• Enforce WHS laws, investigate incidents, and prosecute breaches.
• Support the implementation of the Best Practice Review for WHSQ.
• Engage confidently with businesses, workers, and senior stakeholders in high‑pressure situations.
• Travel throughout Queensland as required to conduct inspections and audits.
• Mentor and guide junior inspectors, fostering a positive safety culture.

Required profile

• Strong written communication, time‑management and leadership abilities.
• Extensive experience applying safety protocols, compliance frameworks or enforcement principles.
• Proven capacity to navigate complex conversations with confidence and professionalism.
• Commitment to making a visible, meaningful contribution to workplace safety across Queensland.

Required skills

What we offer

• Secure Queensland public‑sector employment.
• Competitive salary and superannuation.
• Flexible work arrangements and health & wellbeing programs.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.