Classification: PO2
Salary Range: $88,255 - $97,667 + superannuation
Duration: up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Thursday 31st July 2025

 

About the Opportunity

The Scientific Inspector is accountable to the Team Leader, Chemical Hazards & Explosive Materials (CHEM) for operating as an Authorised Officer under the Dangerous Substances Act 1979 and Inspector of Explosives under the Explosives Act 1936.

The role is responsible for the delivery of state-wide compliance and enforcement intervention programs within a range of industries.

The Scientific Inspector will provide advice on matters relating to explosives, dangerous substances and hazardous chemicals to both internal and external stakeholders, which considers legislation, knowledge of state and national initiatives, standards, literature and sound professional judgement.

About the Business

SafeWork SA is a business unit within Attorney-General’s Department and is responsible for providing work, health and safety, public safety, and state-based industrial relations services across South Australia. As a regulator, our Investigators and Inspectors ensure work, health and safety, and public safety standards are met, and appropriate action is taken when breaches of laws are detected. We also help people better understand their work health and safety responsibilities.

Our values 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 www.safework.sa.gov.au

 

What the Attorney-General’s Department offers you

The South Australian Public Sector offers a range of flexible working options including working from home, Time Off in Lieu and the option to purchase additional leave for approved eligible employees.

The Attorney-General’s Department is committed to developing those employees looking to increase their knowledge and skills through our twice-yearly Performance and Development Plans. Development opportunities include structured training, on-the-job learning, and intra- and inter-department employment opportunities.

Our employee wellbeing offering considers role, environment, relationships at work and self. We offer a range of resources to support our employees’ wellbeing including EAP, Mental Health First Aid Officers, Mental Health Awareness Training for Managers and the ORANGES Wellbeing and Resilience program. We review our wellbeing offering regularly based on the results of our annual wellbeing survey.

               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.

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).

Subject to completion of a satisfactory police (criminal) and ASIO (politically motivated violence) security check.

May be required to participate in an oncall roster.

Must be eligible and willing to apply for a baseline security clearance.

 

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 Natasha Wright, Manager Technical Services, SWSA on 0428114670 or [email protected].

 

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:31/07/2025 11:30 PM