Principal Dangerous Goods Officer

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

• Contribute - give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.
• Develop - grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.
• Thrive - find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

Here at LGIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are 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.

The Role

• Administers the Dangerous Goods Safety Legislation.
• Reviews, assesses and makes recommendations regarding complex licensing and compliance issues.
• Ensures compliance with and assist in developing governance, reporting standards and protocols and risk management requirements related to dangerous goods legislation.
• Undertakes audits/inspections and performance monitoring for compliance with the relevant legislation, including review of: safety management systems, incident reporting, plant performance and continuous improvement strategies.
• Undertakes enforcement activity aligned with the Division's programmes and policies.
• Prepares investigation reports on; breaches of the Act and regulations, incidents, accidents and near misses.
• Responds to requests for complex regulatory and technical information; initiate and respond to correspondence; prepare documentation to enforce legislation.
• Promotes safety by developing relevant safety policy, legislation and guidelines, preparing and delivering presentations and contributing to the preparation of the departments' safety information products.

Qualifications & Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering degree in an appropriate discipline or approved equivalent degree.
• Experience in managing emerging issues.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply dangerous goods legislation and experience and skills in conducting complex accident investigations.
• Significant experience in dangerous goods management and/or regulation.

Benefits working for LGIRS

• Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
• Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
• 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)
• 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
• 15 days personal leave per year
• 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• 3 public holidays in lieu per year
• 5 days reproductive leave per year
• 10 days disability leave per year
• 5 days bereavement leave
• 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
• Formal training options
• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

Interested? Click on “Apply” now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.